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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: $44,580

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $4,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,519

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009200920092009
ModelRXRXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350450hC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,075 $44,735 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300
Base Invoice $35,363 $40,709 $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359
Luxury Package 4,900 4,800        
Comfort Package 1,950 825        
Navigation Package 2,465 2,465        
Unbranded 12 speakers 110 110        
Xenon HID headlights   875        
Leather seating surfaces     1,570 1,570 1,570  
Premium II Package     3,500 3,500 1,350 1,100
Multimedia Package     2,980 2,980 2,980 2,980
Illuminated door sill trim plates     700 700 700  
Wood trim     310     0
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650 650 650
iPod integration     375 375 375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Seating Package           2,980
Luxury Package 4,322 4,248        
Comfort Package 1,678 710        
Navigation Package 2,172 2,172        
Unbranded 12 speakers 94 94        
Xenon HID headlights   753        
Leather seating surfaces     1,460 1,460 1,460  
Premium II Package     3,255 3,255 1,256 1,023
Multimedia Package     2,771 2,771 2,771 2,771
Illuminated door sill trim plates     651 651 651  
Wood trim     288     0
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604 604 604
iPod integration     349 349 349 349
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669
Seating Package           2,771
Options (change) 9,425 9,075 10,805 10,495 8,345 8,805
Options (change) 8,266 7,977 10,047 9,759 7,760 8,187
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $49,375 $54,685 $44,580 $46,020 $48,220 $68,080
Total Invoice $44,504 $49,561 $41,519 $42,859 $44,905 $63,521

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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: $720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $688
Model Year201120112009200920092009
ModelRXRXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350450hC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6245hp V6 H228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6CVT-6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$49,375$54,685$44,580$46,020$48,220$68,080
Adjustments for Features-4,075-4,0000-975-1,250-2,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,300$50,685$44,580$45,045$46,970$65,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,385$0$465$2,390$20,700
Total Invoice$44,504$49,561$41,519$42,859$44,905$63,521
Adjustments for Features-3,673-3,6250-908-1,164-2,612
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,831$45,936$41,519$41,951$43,741$60,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,105$0$432$2,222$19,390

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

Model Year201120112009200920092009
ModelRXRXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350450hC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100    
6-speed manual  $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350    
Proximity key$250$250    
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Passenger side camera$200$200    
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175    
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Laminated front side windows$200$200    
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer     $100
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Door sill trim plates     $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals  $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$5,855$5,780$1,780$2,755$3,030$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,075$4,000$0$975$1,250$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,673-3,6250-908-1,164-2,612

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

Model Year20112009
ModelRXC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in108.7 in
Length187.8 in182.3 in
Width74.2 in69.7 in
Height66.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,179 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Headlight washers50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
USB port25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested257566%
Total Not Requested130034%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested65047%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Headlight washers50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
USB port25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested257566%
Total Not Requested130034%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Total Requested22543%
Total Not Requested30057%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested205081%
Total Not Requested47519%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested205081%
Total Not Requested47519%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested115044%
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?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested27524%

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