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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: $46,585

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $31,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,387

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $25,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG570
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $75,705
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $66,620
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    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720  
Wood trim 325   325   0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 700 700    
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 660 660 660 660 660 660 900
AMG Leather Package           3,090  
Intuitive Parking Assist             1,000
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    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325      
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669  
Wood trim 302   302   0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 651 651    
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 614 614 614 614 614 614 760
AMG Leather Package           2,874  
Intuitive Parking Assist             800
Options (change) 11,785 10,490 11,785 10,490 8,660 9,300 1,900
Options (change) 10,961 9,757 10,961 9,757 8,055 8,650 1,560
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $47,460 $46,585 $50,680 $49,795 $50,110 $70,805 $78,430
Total Invoice $44,200 $43,387 $47,195 $46,372 $46,665 $66,030 $69,005

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,477
Model Year2012201220122012201220122009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG570
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8383hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18285/50-20
Total Price$47,460$46,585$50,680$49,795$50,110$70,805$78,430
Adjustments for Features-7250-2,425-1,700-725-1,125-10,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,735$46,585$48,255$48,095$49,385$69,680$68,040
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,800$23,095$0
Total Invoice$44,200$43,387$47,195$46,372$46,665$66,030$69,005
Adjustments for Features-6750-2,258-1,583-675-1,049-9,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,525$43,387$44,937$44,789$45,990$64,981$59,864
Cost Above Minimum$138$0$1,550$1,402$2,603$21,594$0

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220122009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG570
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0$0  $0$0 
AWD  $1700$1700   
AWD w/low range      $2200
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250$250 
Power liftgate      $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras      $500
Crawl control      $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Full-size spare tire      $225
Knee airbag, passenger      $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor      $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows      $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment      $50
Class III trailer hitch      $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate      $150
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Roof rack      $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)      $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$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 $0$0 
Bodyside moldings      $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275
Laminated front side windows      $200
Rear bumper protector      $40
Running boards      $350
Skid plates      $150
Tow hook(s), front      $40
Tow hook(s), rear      $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear seat audio controls      $25
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75
Chronometer     $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Headlight washers      $50
Interior ambient lighting      $150
Power-folding mirrors      $50
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates     $100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats      $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats      $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 fore-aft adjuster, second row seats      $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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding third row seats      $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering      $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable      $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$4,655$3,930$6,355$5,630$4,655$5,055$14,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$2,425$1,700$725$1,125$10,390
Value of Feature Adjustments-6750-2,258-1,583-675-1,049-9,141

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

Model Year20122009
ModelC-ClassLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in112.2 in
Length180.7 in196.5 in
Width69.7 in77.6 in
Height56.3 in75.6 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.5,996 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in58.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in61.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 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
12.4 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.441.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.483.1 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 player0No
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
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 Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
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 Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
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 Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
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 Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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
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 LX 570

Intuitive Parking Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

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