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

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

Lowest Total Price: $45,410

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $550

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,170

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $2,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelRXRXC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350400hC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,400 $41,580 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $33,099 $37,004 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Performance Package 4,055        
Heated front seats 540 665 680 680  
Navigation system 2,650 2,650 2,210 2,210 2,210
Premium Package   1,245      
Xenon HID headlights   815 790 790 790
Wood trim   380     775
Sunroof Package     1,790 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690 690
Folding second row seats     290 290  
Bluetooth cell phone link     765 765 765
CD changer, remote     420 420 430
Performance Package 3,649        
Heated front seats 432 532 633 633  
Navigation system 2,225 2,225 2,055 2,055 2,055
Premium Package   1,122      
Xenon HID headlights   734 735 735 735
Wood trim   304     721
Sunroof Package     1,665 1,665  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642 642
Folding second row seats     270 270  
Bluetooth cell phone link     711 711 711
CD changer, remote     391 391 400
Options (change) 7,245 5,755 7,635 7,635 5,660
Options (change) 6,306 4,917 7,102 7,102 5,264
Destination 765 765 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 -2,200 0 0 1,300
Total Price $45,410 $45,900 $45,960 $46,560 $62,185
Total Invoice $40,170 $40,486 $42,799 $43,357 $57,978

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,651
Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelRXRXC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350400hC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6209hp V6 H268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT5CVTM6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8132, 8?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/65-17225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$45,410$45,900$45,960$46,560$62,185
Adjustments for Features-4,075-3,0000-1,225-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,335$42,900$45,960$45,335$60,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,565$625$0$15,150
Total Invoice$40,170$40,486$42,799$43,357$57,978
Adjustments for Features-3,605-2,6460-1,141-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,565$37,840$42,799$42,216$56,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,275$583$0$14,177

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

Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelRXRXC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350400hC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   $1000
CVT $1000   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Rear side airbags    $300
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,940$4,865$1,865$3,090$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,075$3,000$0$1,225$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,605-2,6460-1,141-1,585

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

Model Year20082006
ModelRXC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in106.9 in
Length186.2 in178.4 in
Width72.6 in68.0 in
Height66.1 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,871 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/55VR18 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested307558%
Total Not Requested220042%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 400h

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested222577%
Total Not Requested65023%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%

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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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