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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus GX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus GX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,490

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $11,137

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,572

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $7,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGX
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55470
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $47,615
Base Invoice $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $41,900
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Power driver seat 600        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690  
Heated front seats 680 680 680    
Folding second row seats 290 290 290    
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500 486
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820 820   900
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765  
CD changer, remote 420 420 420 430  
Wood trim       775  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,250
Rear spoiler         551
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665    
Power driver seat 558        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642  
Heated front seats 633 633 633    
Folding second row seats 270 270 270    
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465 389
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763 763   760
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711  
CD changer, remote 391 391 391 400  
Wood trim       721  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         2,633
Rear spoiler         345
Options (change) 8,765 8,165 8,165 5,370 5,187
Options (change) 8,153 7,595 7,595 4,994 4,127
Destination 775 775 775 775 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $42,490 $46,490 $47,090 $61,895 $53,627
Total Invoice $39,572 $43,292 $43,850 $57,708 $46,852

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,747
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,624
Model Year20062006200620062009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGX
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55470
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8263hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T7T5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12240, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18265/65-17
Total Price$42,490$46,490$47,090$61,895$53,627
Adjustments for Features-9250-1,225-1,500-6,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,565$46,490$45,865$60,395$47,312
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,925$4,300$18,830$0
Total Invoice$39,572$43,292$43,850$57,708$46,852
Adjustments for Features-8610-1,141-1,399-5,517
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,711$43,292$42,709$56,309$41,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,581$3,998$17,598$0

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

Model Year20062006200620062009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGX
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55470
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
6-speed manual $150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
5-speed automatic    $900
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD w/low range    $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Hill descent control    $250
Rear side airbags   $300 
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Roof rack    $300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers   $0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential    $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows    $200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Running boards    $350
Skid plates    $150
Tow hook(s), front    $40
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player    $0
Rear seat audio controls    $25
Surround sound   $250 
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Barometer    $25
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats    $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
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,165$2,240$3,465$3,740$8,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0$1,225$1,500$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments-8610-1,141-1,399-5,517

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

Model Year20062009
ModelC-ClassGX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in109.8 in
Length178.4 in188.2 in
Width68.0 in74.0 in
Height55.6 in74.6 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.4,872 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in24.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.249.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.277.5 ft3

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested132582%
Total Not Requested30018%
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%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested132582%
Total Not Requested30018%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested132582%
Total Not Requested30018%

Option Package Details
Lexus GX 470

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 240W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%

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