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

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

Lowest Total Price: $47,244

Lexus NX 300   
Difference: $1,061

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,009

Lexus NX 300   
Difference: $978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220192019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassNXNX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG300300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $36,485 $38,835
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $34,115 $36,505
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500        
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850 850 250  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970 970 500 500
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660 660    
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 650    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 700 700   459 459
Wood trim 325   325   0 0    
AMG Leather Package           3,090    
LED headlights             1,160  
Luxury Package             7,365 7,145
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325        
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791 791 232  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628      
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 902 460 460
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614 614    
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 605    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 651 651   325 325
Wood trim 302   302   0 0    
AMG Leather Package           2,874    
LED headlights             1,068  
Luxury Package             6,784 6,581
Options (change) 13,505 12,210 13,505 12,210 10,380 11,020 9,734 8,104
Options (change) 12,561 11,357 12,561 11,357 9,655 10,250 8,869 7,366
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 1,025 1,025
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $49,180 $48,305 $52,400 $51,515 $51,830 $72,525 $47,244 $47,964
Total Invoice $45,800 $44,987 $48,795 $47,972 $48,265 $67,630 $44,009 $44,896

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus NX 300h
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,376
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,932
Model Year20122012201220122012201220192019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassNXNX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG300300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8235hp I4154hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$49,180$48,305$52,400$51,515$51,830$72,525$47,244$47,964
Adjustments for Features-7250-2,425-1,700-725-1,125-1,985-3,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,455$48,305$49,975$49,815$51,105$71,400$45,259$44,929
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,800$23,095$330$0
Total Invoice$45,800$44,987$48,795$47,972$48,265$67,630$44,009$44,896
Adjustments for Features-6750-2,258-1,583-675-1,049-1,849-2,841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,125$44,987$46,537$46,389$47,590$66,581$42,160$42,055
Cost Above Minimum$138$0$1,550$1,402$2,603$21,594$105$0

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

Model Year20122012201220122012201220192019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassNXNX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG300300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT       $1100
RWD$0$0  $0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700   $1700
FWD      $0 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel      $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250$250  
Power liftgate      $350$350
Remote app      $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based      $200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor      $50$50
Vehicle health reports      $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover      $75$75
Roof rails      $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear wiper      $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass      $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop       $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)      $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275$275
Self-repairing paint      $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings      $75$75
Infotainment 
App support      $0$0
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player      $125$125
Handwriting recognition      $200$200
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support      $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information      $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock      $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75$75
Chronometer     $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights      $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       $25
LED headlights      $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300$300
Door sill trim plates     $100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75$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 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$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control       $25
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100  
Total Value of Features$5,255$4,530$6,955$6,230$5,255$5,655$6,515$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$2,425$1,700$725$1,125$1,985$3,035
Value of Feature Adjustments-6750-2,258-1,583-675-1,049-1,849-2,841

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

Model Year20122019
ModelC-ClassNX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in104.7 in
Length180.7 in182.3 in
Width69.7 in73.6 in
Height56.3 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,941 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.454.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
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, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
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, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
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, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
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, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Lexus NX 300

Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
225/60HR18 tires400No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested372564%
Total Not Requested210036%

Option Package Details
Lexus NX 300h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
225/60HR18 tires400No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested355064%
Total Not Requested202536%

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