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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: $47,875

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $37,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,587

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $33,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122015
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 $83,180
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $76,527
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      
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
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  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660 660  
Wood trim 325   325   0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 700 700    
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420 420  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300      
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      
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
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  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614 614  
Wood trim 302   302   0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 651 651    
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391 391  
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279      
AMG Leather Package           2,874  
Intuitive Parking Assist             920
Options (change) 13,075 11,780 13,075 11,780 9,950 10,590 1,000
Options (change) 12,161 10,957 12,161 10,957 9,255 9,850 920
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $48,750 $47,875 $51,970 $51,085 $51,400 $72,095 $85,105
Total Invoice $45,400 $44,587 $48,395 $47,572 $47,865 $67,230 $78,372

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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: $26,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,895
Model Year2012201220122012201220122015
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, 12312, 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$48,750$47,875$51,970$51,085$51,400$72,095$85,105
Adjustments for Features-7250-2,425-1,700-725-1,125-10,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,025$47,875$49,545$49,385$50,675$70,970$74,365
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,800$23,095$0
Total Invoice$45,400$44,587$48,395$47,572$47,865$67,230$78,372
Adjustments for Features-6750-2,258-1,583-675-1,049-9,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,725$44,587$46,137$45,989$47,190$66,181$68,482
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 Year2012201220122012201220122015
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 
AC power outlet      $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250$250 
Power liftgate      $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Passenger side camera      $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 
Terrain selector      $200
Trailer sway control      $25
Turn assist      $25
Wide-view front camera      $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 
App support      $0
Aux input$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 
Siri Eyes Free support      $0
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Traffic + travel information      $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
Chronometer     $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Interior ambient lighting      $150
Power-folding mirrors      $50
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$4,355$3,630$6,055$5,330$4,355$4,755$14,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$2,425$1,700$725$1,125$10,740
Value of Feature Adjustments-6750-2,258-1,583-675-1,049-9,890

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

Model Year20122015
ModelC-ClassLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in112.2 in
Length180.7 in197.0 in
Width69.7 in77.6 in
Height56.3 in75.6 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.6,001 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 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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
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 Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
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

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
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 Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
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

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
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 Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
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

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
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 Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
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 LX 570

Intuitive Parking Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Passenger side camera200No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

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