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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: $2,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,880

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $4,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012201220122012
ModelRXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,700 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575
Base Invoice $33,742 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735
Navigation system 2,650          
Heated front seats 665          
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 2,840          
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   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
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300  
Wood trim   325   325   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700 700 700 700 700
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Navigation system 2,225          
Heated front seats 532          
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 2,556          
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   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
Rear spoiler   279 279 279 279  
Wood trim   302   302   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651 651 651 651 651
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Options (change) 6,155 11,465 11,140 11,465 11,140 8,340
Options (change) 5,313 10,663 10,361 10,663 10,361 7,757
Destination 825 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $44,680 $47,140 $47,235 $50,360 $50,445 $49,790
Total Invoice $39,880 $43,902 $43,991 $46,897 $46,976 $46,367

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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: $2,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,766
Model Year200920122012201220122012
ModelRXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionA5T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$44,680$47,140$47,235$50,360$50,445$49,790
Adjustments for Features0-275-200-1,975-1,900-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,680$46,865$47,035$48,385$48,545$49,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170$1,520$1,680$2,650
Total Invoice$39,880$43,902$43,991$46,897$46,976$46,367
Adjustments for Features0-256-186-1,839-1,769-256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,880$43,646$43,805$45,058$45,207$46,111
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$159$1,412$1,561$2,465

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

Model Year200920122012201220122012
ModelRXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0  $0
AWD   $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225     
Rollover sensor$50     
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175     
Water-repellent front-door glass$15     
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0     
Bodyside moldings$75     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Laminated front side windows$200     
Rear bumper protector$40     
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75 $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,155$3,430$3,355$5,130$5,055$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$200$1,975$1,900$275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-256-186-1,839-1,769-256

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

Model Year20092012
ModelRXC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in108.7 in
Length186.2 in180.7 in
Width72.6 in69.7 in
Height66.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,871 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested3500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
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 radio200No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
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 Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
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 radio200No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
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 Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
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 radio200No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
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 Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
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 radio200No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
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 Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
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%

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