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

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

Lowest Total Price: $42,875

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $37,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,930

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $31,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006200620062006
ModelLXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim570C280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $79,455 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $70,716 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Power driver seat   600      
Sunroof Package   1,790 1,790 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690 690
Folding second row seats   290 290 290  
Rear side airbags   385 385 385  
Satellite radio   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   680 680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link   765 765 765 765
Telematics service, such as OnStar   820 820 820  
Navigation system   2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
CD changer, remote   420 420 420 430
Wood trim         775
Power driver seat   558      
Sunroof Package   1,665 1,665 1,665  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642 642
Folding second row seats   270 270 270  
Rear side airbags   358 358 358  
Satellite radio   465 465 465 465
Heated front seats   633 633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link   711 711 711 711
Telematics service, such as OnStar   763 763 763  
Navigation system   2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
CD changer, remote   391 391 391 400
Wood trim         721
Options (change) 0 9,150 8,550 8,550 5,370
Options (change) 0 8,511 7,953 7,953 4,994
Destination 875 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $80,330 $42,875 $46,875 $47,475 $61,895
Total Invoice $71,591 $39,930 $43,650 $44,208 $57,708

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,569
Model Year20112006200620062006
ModelLXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim570C280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine383hp V8228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainAWD w/4LRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)312, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/50-20205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$80,330$42,875$46,875$47,475$61,895
Adjustments for Features-12,290-9250-1,225-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,040$41,950$46,875$46,250$60,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,925$4,300$18,745
Total Invoice$71,591$39,930$43,650$44,208$57,708
Adjustments for Features-10,953-8610-1,141-1,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,638$39,069$43,650$43,067$56,589
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,581$3,998$17,520

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

Model Year20112006200620062006
ModelLXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim570C280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200 
6-speed manual  $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
AWD w/low range$2200    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350    
Proximity key$250    
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Crawl control$500    
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Tire-pressure monitor$75    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Class III trailer hitch$250    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear dual-zone climate control$125    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Wiper de-icer$25    
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows$200    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Running boards$350    
Skid plates$150    
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Tow hook(s), rear$25    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125
Rear seat audio controls$25    
Surround sound$250   $250
Traffic + travel information$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers$50    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$150    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Power-folding third row seats$1000    
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000    
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$14,705$3,340$2,415$3,640$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,290$925$0$1,225$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,953-8610-1,141-1,119

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

Model Year20112006
ModelLXC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.9 in
Length196.5 in178.4 in
Width77.6 in68.0 in
Height75.6 in55.6 in
Curb Weight5,996 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.9 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.0 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.1 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

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