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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: $51,730

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $28,149

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,175

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $21,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassLX
TrimC300C350e570
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $75,705
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $66,620
Blind spot warning system 550 550  
Garmin Map Pilot 600 600  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,190    
Interior Package 2,880 2,880  
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220  
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290  
Power trunk closer 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350  
Wood trim 325 325  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Intuitive Parking Assist     1,000
Cooled or ventilated front seats     890
Telematics service, such as OnStar     900
Remote start     559
Blind spot warning system 512 512  
Garmin Map Pilot 558 558  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,107    
Interior Package 2,678 2,678  
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065  
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200  
Power trunk closer 233 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Rear spoiler 326 326  
Wood trim 302 302  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Intuitive Parking Assist     800
Cooled or ventilated front seats     712
Telematics service, such as OnStar     760
Remote start     395
Options (change) 11,855 10,665 3,349
Options (change) 11,026 9,919 2,667
Destination 925 925 825
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0
Total Price $51,730 $53,037 $79,879
Total Invoice $48,175 $49,107 $70,112

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,069
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,478
Model Year201620162009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassLX
TrimC300C350e570
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH383hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18285/50-20
Total Price$51,730$53,037$79,879
Adjustments for Features0-125-5,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,730$52,912$74,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,182$0
Total Invoice$48,175$49,107$70,112
Adjustments for Features0-116-4,459
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,175$48,991$65,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$816$0

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

Model Year201620162009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassLX
TrimC300C350e570
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Crawl control  $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$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
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0 
6 kWh battery pack $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,990$9,115$14,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-4,459

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

Model Year20162009
ModelC-ClassLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in112.2 in
Length184.5 in196.5 in
Width71.3 in77.6 in
Height56.8 in75.6 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.5,996 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in61.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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
12.6 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.641.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.683.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Lexus LX 570

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Intuitive Parking Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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