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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: $41,385

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,547

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelRXC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,700 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900
Base Invoice $33,742 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317
Navigation system 2,650      
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 2,840      
Heated front seats 665      
Leather seating surfaces   1,550 1,550 1,550
Premium II Package   2,750 2,750 1,350
Multimedia Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710
Navigation system 2,225      
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 2,556      
Heated front seats 532      
Leather seating surfaces   1,442 1,442 1,442
Premium II Package   2,558 2,558 1,256
Multimedia Package   2,744 2,744 2,744
Panoramic sunroof   930 930 930
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660 660 660
Options (change) 6,155 8,960 8,960 7,560
Options (change) 5,313 8,334 8,334 7,032
Destination 825 825 825 825
Total Price $44,680 $41,385 $43,085 $45,285
Total Invoice $39,880 $38,547 $40,128 $42,174

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $787
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelRXC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionA5M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$44,680$41,385$43,085$45,285
Adjustments for Features-2,3750-1,175-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,305$41,385$41,910$43,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$525$2,450
Total Invoice$39,880$38,547$40,128$42,174
Adjustments for Features-2,1200-1,094-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,760$38,547$39,034$40,824
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$487$2,277

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

Model Year2009200820082008
ModelRXC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Wood trim$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,705$2,330$3,505$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,375$0$1,175$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1200-1,094-1,350

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

Model Year20092008
ModelRXC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in108.7 in
Length186.2 in182.3 in
Width72.6 in69.7 in
Height66.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,871 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested285081%
Total Not Requested65019%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%

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