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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: $43,665

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $3,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,665

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $3,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006200620062006
ModelRXRXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350450hC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,075 $45,235 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $36,537 $42,520 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Premium Package 2,400 2,400        
Navigation Package 2,465 2,465        
Unbranded 12 speakers 110 110        
Comfort Package 1,950 825        
Xenon HID headlights   875 790 790 790 790
Power driver seat     600      
Sunroof Package     1,790 1,790 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690 690 690
Folding second row seats     290 290 290  
Rear side airbags     385 385 385  
Satellite radio     500 500 500 500
Heated front seats     680 680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link     765 765 765 765
Telematics service, such as OnStar     820 820 820  
Navigation system     2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
CD changer, remote     420 420 420 430
Wood trim           775
Premium Package 2,244 2,244        
Navigation Package 2,277 2,277        
Unbranded 12 speakers 100 100        
Comfort Package 1,796 759        
Xenon HID headlights   807 735 735 735 735
Power driver seat     558      
Sunroof Package     1,665 1,665 1,665  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642 642 642
Folding second row seats     270 270 270  
Rear side airbags     358 358 358  
Satellite radio     465 465 465 465
Heated front seats     633 633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link     711 711 711 711
Telematics service, such as OnStar     763 763 763  
Navigation system     2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
CD changer, remote     391 391 391 400
Wood trim           721
Options (change) 6,925 6,675 9,940 9,340 9,340 6,160
Options (change) 6,417 6,187 9,246 8,688 8,688 5,729
Destination 875 875 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $46,875 $52,785 $43,665 $47,665 $48,265 $62,685
Total Invoice $43,829 $49,582 $40,665 $44,385 $44,943 $58,443

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $425
Model Year201220122006200620062006
ModelRXRXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350450hC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6245hp V6 H228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT6CVT-6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$46,875$52,785$43,665$47,665$48,265$62,685
Adjustments for Features-3,850-3,925-9250-1,225-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,025$48,860$42,740$47,665$47,040$61,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,835$0$4,925$4,300$18,745
Total Invoice$43,829$49,582$40,665$44,385$44,943$58,443
Adjustments for Features-3,600-3,687-8610-1,141-1,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,229$45,895$39,804$44,385$43,802$57,324
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,666$0$4,581$3,998$17,520

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

Model Year201220122006200620062006
ModelRXRXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350450hC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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 
6-speed manual   $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350    
Proximity key$250$250    
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75    
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
Intermittent wipers     $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175    
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Laminated front side windows$200$200    
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Surround sound     $250
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$5,765$5,840$2,840$1,915$3,140$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,850$3,925$925$0$1,225$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,600-3,687-8610-1,141-1,119

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

Model Year20122006
ModelRXC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in106.9 in
Length187.8 in178.4 in
Width74.2 in68.0 in
Height66.3 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,179 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25No
Total Requested207575%
Total Not Requested70025%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25No
Total Requested207575%
Total Not Requested70025%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Total Requested22543%
Total Not Requested30057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%

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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%

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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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