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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: $51,800

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $4,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,240

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $4,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelRXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim450hC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,235 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $42,520 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Luxury Package 4,800          
Comfort Package 825          
Navigation Package 2,465          
Unbranded 12 speakers 110          
Obstacle detection, rear 500          
LED headlights 1,825          
Blind spot warning system   550 550      
Garmin Map Pilot   600 600 600 600 600
Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Lighting Package   800 800 800 800 800
Premium 2 Package   2,220 2,220 1,520    
Interior Package   2,880 2,880      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Power trunk closer   250 250 250 250 250
Wood trim   325 325 325 325 0
Rear spoiler   350 350      
Rearview camera   460 460 460 460 460
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
designo Package       3,620 3,090 550
Luxury Package 4,463          
Comfort Package 759          
Navigation Package 2,277          
Unbranded 12 speakers 100          
Obstacle detection, rear 460          
LED headlights 1,679          
Blind spot warning system   512 512      
Garmin Map Pilot   558 558 558 558 558
Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Lighting Package   744 744 744 744 744
Premium 2 Package   2,065 2,065 1,414    
Interior Package   2,678 2,678      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669
Power trunk closer   233 233 233 233 233
Wood trim   302 302 302 302 0
Rear spoiler   326 326      
Rearview camera   428 428 428 428 428
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
designo Package       3,367 2,874 512
Options (change) 10,525 11,925 11,925 11,065 9,015 6,150
Options (change) 9,738 11,091 11,091 10,291 8,384 5,720
Destination 875 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $56,635 $51,800 $54,297 $62,790 $75,190 $80,325
Total Invoice $53,133 $48,240 $50,279 $58,460 $69,992 $74,768

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,718
Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelRXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim450hC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp V6 H241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$56,635$51,800$54,297$62,790$75,190$80,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,960-3,485-4,685-3,635-4,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,635$49,840$50,812$58,105$71,555$75,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$972$8,265$21,715$26,150
Total Invoice$53,133$48,240$50,279$58,460$69,992$74,768
Adjustments for Features0-1,825-3,227-4,362-3,384-4,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,133$46,415$47,052$54,098$66,608$70,733
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$637$7,683$20,193$24,318

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

Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelRXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim450hC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Passenger side camera$200     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300     
Rearview camera$200     
Rollover sensor$50     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Roof rails$250     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175     
Water-repellent front-door glass$15     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Laminated front side windows$200     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40     
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers$50     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Tachometer $75$75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,230$7,990$9,515$10,715$9,665$10,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,960$3,485$4,685$3,635$4,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,825-3,227-4,362-3,384-4,035

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

Model Year20122016
ModelRXC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in111.8 in
Length187.8 in184.5 in
Width74.2 in71.3 in
Height66.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,179 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Headlight washers50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200Yes
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 Requested300077%
Total Not Requested87523%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 C300

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested185084%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-150150%
Total Not Requested50-50%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-150150%
Total Not Requested50-50%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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