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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: $48,025

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $10,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,727

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $8,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGXGX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG460460 Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $51,855 $63,230
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $47,707 $58,172
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500        
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850 850    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720    
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 650    
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300        
Wood trim 325   325   0 0    
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    
Premium Package             4,445  
Blind Spot Monitor             800  
Headlight washers             100  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325        
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791 791    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628      
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669    
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 605    
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279        
Wood trim 302   302   0 0    
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    
Premium Package             4,096  
Blind Spot Monitor             736  
Headlight washers             92  
Options (change) 13,225 11,930 13,225 11,930 10,100 11,440 5,345 0
Options (change) 12,301 11,097 12,301 11,097 9,395 10,641 4,924 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $48,900 $48,025 $52,120 $51,235 $51,550 $72,945 $58,195 $64,225
Total Invoice $45,540 $44,727 $48,535 $47,712 $48,005 $68,021 $53,626 $59,167

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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: $2,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,711
Model Year20122012201220122012201220182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGXGX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG460460 Luxury
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, 12?, 9?, 9
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$48,900$48,025$52,120$51,235$51,550$72,945$58,195$64,225
Adjustments for Features-7250-2,425-1,700-725-1,225-7,800-8,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,175$48,025$49,695$49,535$50,825$71,720$50,395$55,400
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,800$23,695$0$5,005
Total Invoice$45,540$44,727$48,535$47,712$48,005$68,021$53,626$59,167
Adjustments for Features-6750-2,258-1,583-675-1,142-7,188-8,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,865$44,727$46,277$46,129$47,330$66,879$46,438$51,037
Cost Above Minimum$138$0$1,550$1,402$2,603$22,152$0$4,599

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

Model Year20122012201220122012201220182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGXGX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG460460 Luxury
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
Heated steering wheel       $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250$250  
Remote app      $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100$100
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
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200  
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  
Trailer sway control      $25$25
Vehicle health reports      $0$0
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls      $250$250
Rear HVAC unit      $400$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$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 
App support      $0$0
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  
Siri Eyes Free support      $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250  
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
LED headlights      $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors      $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300$300
Heated second row seats      $200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats      $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 trim$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type      $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150$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$5,380$4,655$7,080$6,355$5,380$5,880$12,455$13,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$2,425$1,700$725$1,225$7,800$8,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-6750-2,258-1,583-675-1,142-7,188-8,130

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

Model Year20122018
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.5,129 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

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
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%
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 C250 Luxury

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
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%
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 C300 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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
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%
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 C300 Luxury

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
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%
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 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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
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

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested245064%
Total Not Requested140036%
Blind Spot Monitor
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested27555%
Total Not Requested22545%

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