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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: $47,175

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $12,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,936

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $9,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGXGX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG460460 Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $53,045 $57,840
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $47,209 $51,477
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500        
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970 970   500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720    
Wood trim 325   325   0 0    
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 650    
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300        
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420 420    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660 660    
AMG Leather Package           3,090    
Xenon HID headlights             815  
Convenience Package             800  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.             3,930 3,930
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325        
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628      
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 902   430
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669    
Wood trim 302   302   0 0    
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 605    
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279        
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391 391    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614 614    
AMG Leather Package           2,874    
Xenon HID headlights             700  
Convenience Package             688  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.             3,494 3,494
Options (change) 12,375 11,080 12,375 11,080 9,250 10,590 5,545 4,430
Options (change) 11,510 10,306 11,510 10,306 8,604 9,850 4,882 3,924
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $48,050 $47,175 $51,270 $50,385 $50,700 $72,095 $59,465 $63,145
Total Invoice $44,749 $43,936 $47,744 $46,921 $47,214 $67,230 $52,966 $56,276

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,951
Model Year20122012201220122012201220112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGXGX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG460460 Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8301hp V8301hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12330, 17330, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18265/60-18265/60-18
Total Price$48,050$47,175$51,270$50,385$50,700$72,095$59,465$63,145
Adjustments for Features-7250-2,425-1,700-725-1,225-6,825-8,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,325$47,175$48,845$48,685$49,975$70,870$52,640$54,570
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,800$23,695$0$1,930
Total Invoice$44,749$43,936$47,744$46,921$47,214$67,230$52,966$56,276
Adjustments for Features-6750-2,258-1,583-675-1,142-6,079-7,642
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,074$43,936$45,486$45,338$46,539$66,088$46,887$48,634
Cost Above Minimum$138$0$1,550$1,402$2,603$22,152$0$1,747

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

Model Year20122012201220122012201220112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGXGX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG460460 Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  $0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700    
AWD w/low range      $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Full-size spare tire      $225$225
Hill descent control      $250$250
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
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows      $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover       $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate      $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25
Roof rails      $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)      $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls       $250
Rear HVAC unit       $400
Rear wiper      $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass      $15$15
Wiper de-icer      $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential      $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0  
Bodyside moldings       $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275$275
Laminated front side windows      $200$200
Rear bumper protector      $40$40
Running boards      $350$350
Skid plates      $150$150
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information      $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75$75
Chronometer     $100  
Conversation mirror      $25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights      $125$125
Power-folding mirrors      $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300$300
Heated second row seats       $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats      $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, 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 recliner, second row seats      $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding third row seats      $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Disconnectable stabilizer bars      $350$350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling       $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100  
Total Value of Features$4,080$3,355$5,780$5,055$4,080$4,580$10,180$11,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$2,425$1,700$725$1,225$6,825$8,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-6750-2,258-1,583-675-1,142-6,079-7,642

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

Model Year20122011
ModelC-ClassGX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in109.8 in
Length180.7 in189.2 in
Width69.7 in74.2 in
Height56.3 in74.2 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.5,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in34.1 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft34.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.434.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.464.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested47579%
Total Not Requested12521%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Mark Levinson, 330W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460 Premium

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Mark Levinson, 330W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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