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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: $48,725

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $42,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,378

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $38,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122018
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 $89,980
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $82,783
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      
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850 850  
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    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660 660  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300      
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 650  
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420 420  
AMG Leather Package           3,090  
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      
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791 791  
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    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614 614  
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279      
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 605  
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391 391  
AMG Leather Package           2,874  
Options (change) 13,925 12,630 13,925 12,630 10,800 11,440 0
Options (change) 12,952 11,748 12,952 11,748 10,046 10,641 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 1,195
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $49,600 $48,725 $52,820 $51,935 $52,250 $72,945 $91,175
Total Invoice $46,191 $45,378 $49,186 $48,363 $48,656 $68,021 $83,978

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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: $28,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,198
Model Year2012201220122012201220122018
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
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T8
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$49,600$48,725$52,820$51,935$52,250$72,945$91,175
Adjustments for Features-7250-2,425-1,700-725-1,125-13,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,875$48,725$50,395$50,235$51,525$71,820$77,710
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,800$23,095$0
Total Invoice$46,191$45,378$49,186$48,363$48,656$68,021$83,978
Adjustments for Features-6750-2,258-1,583-675-1,049-12,402
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,516$45,378$46,928$46,780$47,981$66,972$71,576
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 Year2012201220122012201220122018
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 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1300
RWD$0$0  $0$0 
AWD  $1700$1700   
AWD w/low range      $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed      $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel      $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250$250 
Power liftgate      $350
Remote app      $25
Sunshades, second row      $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras      $500
Automatic braking, low-speed      $200
Crawl control      $500
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning      $200
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
Pedestrian detection      $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system      $0
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 
Terrain selector      $200
Trailer sway control      $25
Turn assist      $25
Vehicle health reports      $0
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
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 
Analog clock      $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75
Chronometer     $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Interior ambient lighting      $150
LED headlights      $1000
Power-folding mirrors      $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats      $0
Coordinated climate control, rear seats      $0
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 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
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$4,855$4,130$6,555$5,830$4,855$5,255$17,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$2,425$1,700$725$1,125$13,465
Value of Feature Adjustments-6750-2,258-1,583-675-1,049-12,402

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

Model Year20122018
ModelC-ClassLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in112.2 in
Length180.7 in199.4 in
Width69.7 in78.0 in
Height56.3 in73.4 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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested140076%
Total Not Requested45024%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%

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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested140076%
Total Not Requested45024%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%

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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested140076%
Total Not Requested45024%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%

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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested140076%
Total Not Requested45024%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%

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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%

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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested120089%
Total Not Requested15011%

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