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Infiniti QX vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Infiniti QX vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,795

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $24,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,582

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $21,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelQXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimQX56C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,000 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $55,525 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805
Deluxe Touring Package 4,500            
275/50HR22 2,300            
Theater Package 2,950            
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 700 700 700 700 700  
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Obstacle detection, rear   970   970   970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650 650 650 650
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300    
Wood trim   325   325   0 0
AMG Leather Package             3,090
Deluxe Touring Package 3,908            
275/50HR22 1,997            
Theater Package 2,562            
Illuminated door sill trim plates 328 651 651 651 651 651  
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Obstacle detection, rear   902   902   902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669 669
Proximity key   605 605 605 605 605 605
Rear spoiler   279 279 279 279    
Wood trim   302   302   0 0
AMG Leather Package             2,874
Options (change) 10,145 11,995 10,700 11,995 10,700 8,870 9,510
Options (change) 8,795 11,156 9,952 11,156 9,952 8,250 8,845
Destination 990 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $71,135 $47,670 $46,795 $50,890 $50,005 $50,320 $71,015
Total Invoice $65,310 $44,395 $43,582 $47,390 $46,567 $46,860 $66,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Infiniti QX vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,522
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelQXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimQX56C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 15450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/50-22225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$71,135$47,670$46,795$50,890$50,005$50,320$71,015
Adjustments for Features-6,760-7250-2,425-1,700-725-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,375$46,945$46,795$48,465$48,305$49,595$69,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,800$23,095
Total Invoice$65,310$44,395$43,582$47,390$46,567$46,860$66,225
Adjustments for Features-6,206-6750-2,258-1,583-675-1,049
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,104$43,720$43,582$45,132$44,984$46,185$65,176
Cost Above Minimum$0$138$0$1,550$1,402$2,603$21,594

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Features Comparison: Infiniti QX vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelQXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimQX56C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0  $0$0
AWD   $1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100      
Heated steering wheel$100      
Parking guidance system - passive $250 $250 $250$250
Power liftgate$350      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500      
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225      
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250 $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50      
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500      
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300      
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Roof rails$250      
Second-row high console$250      
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150      
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50      
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250      
Rear HVAC unit$400      
Rear wiper$175      
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275      
Laminated front side windows$200      
Running boards$350      
Skid plate (one)$50      
Wheel-lip moldings$75      
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125      
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription$200      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200      
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information$25      
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25      
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer      $100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125      
Interior ambient lighting$150      
Power-folding mirrors$50      
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300      
Door sill trim plates      $100
Heated second row seats$200      
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200      
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75      
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75 $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100      
Power recliner, third row seats$150      
Power release, second row seats$50      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding third row seats$1000      
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100$100$100
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200      
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers$500      
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$11,650$5,615$4,890$7,315$6,590$5,615$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,760$725$0$2,425$1,700$725$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,206-6750-2,258-1,583-675-1,049

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Specifications Comparison: Infiniti QX vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20122012
ModelQXC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in108.7 in
Length208.3 in180.7 in
Width79.9 in69.7 in
Height75.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight5,591 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in33.4 in
Row 3 Headroom36.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room60.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.6 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.6 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.1 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Infiniti QX QX56

Deluxe Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Headlight washers50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Hydraulically cross-linked shocks500No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Bose, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%
Theater Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
AC power outlet100No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1550100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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