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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: $44,680

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $1,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,880

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $3,436

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelRXC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,700 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990
Base Invoice $33,742 $31,611 $33,387 $37,191
Navigation system 2,650      
Heated front seats 665 750 750 750
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 2,840      
Premium 1 Package   1,995 1,995  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620 1,620
Multimedia Package   2,700 2,700 2,700
Lighting Package   985 985 985
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700 700 700
Wood trim   325    
Rear spoiler   300    
Rearview camera   460 460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Navigation system 2,225      
Heated front seats 532 698 698 698
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 2,556      
Premium 1 Package   1,855 1,855  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507 1,507
Multimedia Package   2,511 2,511 2,511
Lighting Package   916 916 916
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651 651 651
Wood trim   302    
Rear spoiler   279    
Rearview camera   428 428 428
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669
Options (change) 6,155 11,645 11,020 9,025
Options (change) 5,313 10,830 10,249 8,394
Destination 825 875 875 875
Total Price $44,680 $46,510 $47,795 $49,890
Total Invoice $39,880 $43,316 $44,511 $46,460

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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: $3,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,686
Model Year2009201120112011
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, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$44,680$46,510$47,795$49,890
Adjustments for Features-1,4000-775-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,280$46,510$47,020$48,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$510$2,330
Total Invoice$39,880$43,316$44,511$46,460
Adjustments for Features-1,2500-722-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,630$43,316$43,789$45,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$473$2,166

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

Model Year2009201120112011
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire$225   
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 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
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$3,380$1,980$2,755$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$0$775$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2500-722-978

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

Model Year20092011
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

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested335096%
Total Not Requested1504%

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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested105059%
Total Not Requested72541%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested105059%
Total Not Requested72541%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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