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

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

Lowest Total Price: $43,665

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $38,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,665

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $35,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLX
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55570
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $81,530
Base Invoice $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $75,007
Power driver seat 600        
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765  
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210  
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820 820    
Heated front seats 680 680 680    
Folding second row seats 290 290 290    
Rear side airbags 385 385 385    
CD changer, remote 420 420 420 430  
Wood trim       775  
Power driver seat 558        
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665    
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711  
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055  
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763 763    
Heated front seats 633 633 633    
Folding second row seats 270 270 270    
Rear side airbags 358 358 358    
CD changer, remote 391 391 391 400  
Wood trim       721  
Options (change) 9,940 9,340 9,340 6,160 0
Options (change) 9,246 8,688 8,688 5,729 0
Destination 775 775 775 775 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $43,665 $47,665 $48,265 $62,685 $82,425
Total Invoice $40,665 $44,385 $44,943 $58,443 $75,902

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,458
Model Year20062006200620062013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLX
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55570
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8383hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12312, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18285/50-20
Total Price$43,665$47,665$48,265$62,685$82,425
Adjustments for Features-9250-1,225-1,200-12,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,740$47,665$47,040$61,485$69,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,925$4,300$18,745$0
Total Invoice$40,665$44,385$44,943$58,443$75,902
Adjustments for Features-8610-1,141-1,119-11,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,804$44,385$43,802$57,324$64,262
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,581$3,998$17,520$0

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

Model Year20062006200620062013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLX
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55570
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 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD w/low range    $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Power liftgate    $350
Proximity key    $250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Crawl control    $500
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Terrain selector    $200
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Trailer sway control    $25
Turn assist    $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Class III trailer hitch    $250
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Roof rack    $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers   $0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Wiper de-icer    $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential    $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 
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
Tow hook(s), rear    $25
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio    $50
Rear seat audio controls    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information    $25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
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 fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,315$2,390$3,615$3,590$15,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0$1,225$1,200$12,640
Value of Feature Adjustments-8610-1,141-1,119-11,640

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

Model Year20062013
ModelC-ClassLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in112.2 in
Length178.4 in197.0 in
Width68.0 in77.6 in
Height55.6 in75.6 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.6,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in61.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in58.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in61.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in34.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.241.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.283.1 ft3

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

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%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

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 mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

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 mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

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