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Lexus GX vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GX vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,175

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $12,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,936

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $11,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
ModelGXGXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim460460 PremiumC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,245 $58,040 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $48,984 $53,396 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805
Convenience Package 800              
Xenon HID headlights 815              
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,930 3,930            
Obstacle detection, rear   500 970   970   970 970
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags     420 420 420 420 420 420
Proximity key     650 650 650 650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660 660 660 660
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300    
Wood trim     325   325   0 0
AMG Leather Package               3,090
Convenience Package 736              
Xenon HID headlights 749              
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,627 3,627            
Obstacle detection, rear   460 902   902   902 902
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669 669 669
Rear side airbags     391 391 391 391 391 391
Proximity key     605 605 605 605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614 614 614 614
Rear spoiler     279 279 279 279    
Wood trim     302   302   0 0
AMG Leather Package               2,874
Options (change) 5,545 4,430 12,375 11,080 12,375 11,080 9,250 10,590
Options (change) 5,112 4,087 11,510 10,306 11,510 10,306 8,604 9,850
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $59,665 $63,345 $48,050 $47,175 $51,270 $50,385 $50,700 $72,095
Total Invoice $54,971 $58,358 $44,749 $43,936 $47,744 $46,921 $47,214 $67,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,678
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
ModelGXGXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim460460 PremiumC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine301hp V8301hp V8201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 17330, 17450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/60-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$59,665$63,345$48,050$47,175$51,270$50,385$50,700$72,095
Adjustments for Features-6,900-8,575-7250-2,425-1,700-725-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,765$54,770$47,325$47,175$48,845$48,685$49,975$70,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,005$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,800$23,695
Total Invoice$54,971$58,358$44,749$43,936$47,744$46,921$47,214$67,230
Adjustments for Features-6,357-7,900-6750-2,258-1,583-675-1,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,614$50,458$44,074$43,936$45,486$45,338$46,539$66,088
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,844$138$0$1,550$1,402$2,603$22,152

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Features Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
ModelGXGXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim460460 PremiumC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD w/low range$2200$2200      
RWD  $0$0  $0$0
AWD    $1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100      
Parking guidance system - passive  $250 $250 $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225      
Hill descent control$250$250      
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75      
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 $150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250 $250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50      
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500      
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75      
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150      
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25      
Roof rails$250$250      
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100 $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250      
Rear HVAC unit $400      
Rear wiper$175$175      
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15      
Wiper de-icer$25$25      
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150      
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275      
Laminated front side windows$200$200      
Rear bumper protector$40$40      
Running boards$350$350      
Skid plates$150$150      
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information$25$25      
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75      
Chronometer       $100
Conversation mirror$25$25      
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125      
Power-folding mirrors$50$50      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300      
Heated second row seats $200      
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200      
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$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$100      
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100      
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat       $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat       $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500      
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500      
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Disconnectable stabilizer bars$350$350      
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control       $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       $100
Total Value of Features$10,255$11,930$4,080$3,355$5,780$5,055$4,080$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,900$8,575$725$0$2,425$1,700$725$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,357-7,900-6750-2,258-1,583-675-1,142

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20122012
ModelGXC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in108.7 in
Length189.2 in180.7 in
Width74.2 in69.7 in
Height74.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight5,306 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in33.4 in
Row 3 Headroom35.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.2 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.4 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested47579%
Total Not Requested12521%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Mark Levinson, 330W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460 Premium

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Mark Levinson, 330W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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