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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: $50,365

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $2,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202020201220122012
ModelRXRXRXRXC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350 F Sport350 F Sport Performance450h F Sport450h F Sport PerformanceC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,950 $50,350 $50,600 $52,920 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575
Navigation Package 2,120 2,120 2,120 2,120      
Obstacle detection, rear 535 535 535 535 970 970 970
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375 375 700 700 700
Panoramic sunroof 500 500 500 500 1,090 1,090 1,090
Steering-linked headlights 515 515 515 515      
Multimedia Package         2,790 2,790 2,790
Lighting Package         1,290 1,290 1,290
Leather Package         1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package         2,500 2,500  
Lane departure warning         850 850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)         720 720 720
Rear side airbags         420 420 420
Proximity key         650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar         660 660 660
Rear spoiler         300 300  
Wood trim             0
Navigation Package 1,956 1,956 1,956 1,956      
Obstacle detection, rear 492 492 492 492 902 902 902
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 250 250 250 651 651 651
Panoramic sunroof 460 460 460 460 1,014 1,014 1,014
Steering-linked headlights 473 473 473 473      
Multimedia Package         2,595 2,595 2,595
Lighting Package         1,200 1,200 1,200
Leather Package         1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package         2,325 2,325  
Lane departure warning         791 791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)         669 669 669
Rear side airbags         391 391 391
Proximity key         605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar         614 614 614
Rear spoiler         279 279  
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 4,045 4,045 4,045 4,045 14,690 14,690 11,890
Options (change) 3,631 3,631 3,631 3,631 13,664 13,664 11,060
Destination 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 875 875 875
Total Price $53,020 $55,420 $55,670 $57,990 $50,365 $53,585 $53,340

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus RX 350 F Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus RX 450h F Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,749
Model Year2020202020202020201220122012
ModelRXRXRXRXC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350 F Sport350 F Sport Performance450h F Sport450h F Sport PerformanceC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6295hp V6259hp V6 H259hp V6 H201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8CVT-6CVT-6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12?, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/55-20235/55-20235/55-20225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$53,020$55,420$55,670$57,990$50,365$53,585$53,340
Adjustments for Features-4,375-4,375-6,000-6,0000-1,700-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,645$51,045$49,670$51,990$50,365$51,885$53,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$1,025$3,345$0$1,520$2,775

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

Model Year2020202020202020201220122012
ModelRXRXRXRXC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350 F Sport350 F Sport Performance450h F Sport450h F Sport PerformanceC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300     
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0     
AWD  $1700$1700 $1700 
RWD    $0 $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850   
Cruise control    $150$150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0     
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100   
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250$250
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350   
Remote app$25$25$25$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200   
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75   
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400   
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25   
Roof rails$250$250$250$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275   
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200   
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40   
Self-repairing paint$0$0$0$0   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0   
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125   
Larger infotainment display$0$0$0$0   
Media drive    $15$15$15
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound    $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25   
Traffic information    $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Compass    $0$0$0
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125   
Headlight washers    $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750   
Performance meter$150$150$150$150   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75   
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50$50$50
Wood trim      $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$8,255$8,255$9,880$9,880$3,880$5,580$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,375$4,375$6,000$6,000$0$1,700$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-384-368-502-4820-1,583-186

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

Model Year20202012
ModelRXC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in108.7 in
Length192.5 in180.7 in
Width74.6 in69.7 in
Height67.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,223 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested72566%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport Performance

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested72566%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h F Sport Performance

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%

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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
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%

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