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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: $47,375

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $640

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,289

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201420142014201420142014
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 $35,800 $36,250 $39,400 $39,850 $42,100 $60,250
Base Invoice $36,537 $42,520 $33,294 $33,713 $36,642 $37,061 $39,153 $56,033
Premium Package 2,400 2,400            
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     1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390
Multimedia Package     2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860
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
Special order charge     250 250 250 250 250 250
Proximity key     650 650 650 650 650 650
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300    
Wood trim     325   325   0 0
AMG Leather Package               3,090
Premium Package 2,244 2,244            
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     1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293
Multimedia Package     2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660
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
Special order charge     233 233 233 233 233 233
Proximity key     605 605 605 605 605 605
Rear spoiler     279 279 279 279    
Wood trim     302   302   0 0
AMG Leather Package               2,874
Options (change) 7,425 7,175 12,135 10,840 12,135 10,840 9,010 10,350
Options (change) 6,877 6,647 11,287 10,083 11,287 10,083 8,381 9,627
Destination 875 875 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $47,375 $53,285 $48,860 $48,015 $52,460 $51,615 $52,035 $73,225
Total Invoice $44,289 $50,042 $45,506 $44,721 $48,854 $48,069 $48,459 $68,285

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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: $1,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,507
Model Year20122012201420142014201420142014
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 I4248hp V6248hp 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)235/60-18235/60-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$47,375$53,285$48,860$48,015$52,460$51,615$52,035$73,225
Adjustments for Features-1,150-1,225-7250-2,575-1,850-875-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,225$52,060$48,135$48,015$49,885$49,765$51,160$72,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,835$120$0$1,870$1,750$3,145$23,985
Total Invoice$44,289$50,042$45,506$44,721$48,854$48,069$48,459$68,285
Adjustments for Features-1,075-1,150-6750-2,398-1,723-815-1,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,214$48,892$44,831$44,721$46,456$46,346$47,644$67,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,678$110$0$1,735$1,625$2,923$22,422

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

Model Year20122012201420142014201420142014
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      
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
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
Rollover sensor$50$50      
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75      
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25      
Roof rails$250$250      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100$100
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  $150$150$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 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200      
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25      
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      
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150      
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300      
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-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50$50
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$4,330$4,405$3,905$3,180$5,755$5,030$4,055$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$1,225$725$0$2,575$1,850$875$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,075-1,150-6750-2,398-1,723-815-1,142

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

Model Year20122014
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

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, leather250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested235085%
Total Not Requested42515%
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

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, leather250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested235085%
Total Not Requested42515%
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 washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%

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 washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%

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 washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
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 washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
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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