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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: $47,875

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $2,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,587

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $2,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
ModelRXRXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350450hC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,075 $45,235 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $36,537 $42,520 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805
Luxury Package 4,900 4,800            
Comfort Package 1,950 825            
Navigation Package 2,465 2,465            
Unbranded 12 speakers 110 110            
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 970   970   970 970
Xenon HID headlights   875            
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package     2,790 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)     720 720 720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags     420 420 420 420 420 420
Proximity key     650 650 650 650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660 660 660 660
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300    
Wood trim     325   325   0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     700 700 700 700 700  
AMG Leather Package               3,090
Luxury Package 4,543 4,463            
Comfort Package 1,796 759            
Navigation Package 2,277 2,277            
Unbranded 12 speakers 100 100            
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 902   902   902 902
Xenon HID headlights   807            
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package     2,595 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)     669 669 669 669 669 669
Rear side airbags     391 391 391 391 391 391
Proximity key     605 605 605 605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614 614 614 614
Rear spoiler     279 279 279 279    
Wood trim     302   302   0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     651 651 651 651 651  
AMG Leather Package               2,874
Options (change) 9,925 9,575 13,075 11,780 13,075 11,780 9,950 10,590
Options (change) 9,176 8,866 12,161 10,957 12,161 10,957 9,255 9,850
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $49,875 $55,685 $48,750 $47,875 $51,970 $51,085 $51,400 $72,095
Total Invoice $46,588 $52,261 $45,400 $44,587 $48,395 $47,572 $47,865 $67,230

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $156
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
ModelRXRXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350450hC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6245hp V6 H201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6CVT-6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$49,875$55,685$48,750$47,875$51,970$51,085$51,400$72,095
Adjustments for Features-1,975-2,050-7250-2,425-1,700-725-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,900$53,635$48,025$47,875$49,545$49,385$50,675$70,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,735$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,800$23,095
Total Invoice$46,588$52,261$45,400$44,587$48,395$47,572$47,865$67,230
Adjustments for Features-1,845-1,924-6750-2,258-1,583-675-1,049
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,743$50,337$44,725$44,587$46,137$45,989$47,190$66,181
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,594$138$0$1,550$1,402$2,603$21,594

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

Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
ModelRXRXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350450hC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100       
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0      
RWD  $0$0  $0$0
AWD    $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250 $250 $250$250
Power liftgate$350$350      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75      
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 $150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250 $250$250
Passenger side camera$200$200      
Rollover sensor$50$50      
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75      
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25      
Roof rails$250$250      
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175      
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150      
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275      
Laminated front side windows$200$200      
Rear bumper protector$40$40      
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75      
Chronometer       $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125      
Interior ambient lighting$150$150      
Power-folding mirrors$50$50      
Tachometer$75 $75$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$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75      
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75      
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75 $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
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$50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control       $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       $100
Total Value of Features$4,905$4,980$3,655$2,930$5,355$4,630$3,655$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,975$2,050$725$0$2,425$1,700$725$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,845-1,924-6750-2,258-1,583-675-1,049

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

Model Year20122012
ModelRXC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in108.7 in
Length187.8 in180.7 in
Width74.2 in69.7 in
Height66.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,179 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested260067%
Total Not Requested127533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested260067%
Total Not Requested127533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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 radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
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 Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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 radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
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 Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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 radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
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 Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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 radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
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 Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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