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

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

Lowest Total Price: $45,410

Lexus RX 330   
Difference: $550

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,632

Lexus RX 330   
Difference: $3,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55330400h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $36,370 $44,660
Base Invoice $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $32,186 $39,746
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790      
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690    
Folding second row seats 290 290      
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,350 2,350
Heated front seats 680 680   540 665
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765    
CD changer, remote 420 420 430    
Wood trim     775   380
Performance Package       4,955  
CD changer, in-dash       500  
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665      
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642    
Folding second row seats 270 270      
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 1,980 1,980
Heated front seats 633 633   432 532
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711    
CD changer, remote 391 391 400    
Wood trim     721   304
Performance Package       3,964  
CD changer, in-dash       375  
Options (change) 7,635 7,635 5,660 8,345 3,395
Options (change) 7,102 7,102 5,264 6,751 2,816
Destination 775 775 775 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 -2,200
Total Price $45,960 $46,560 $62,185 $45,410 $46,550
Total Invoice $42,799 $43,357 $57,978 $39,632 $41,057

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,922
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55330400h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8223hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T7T5T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6320, 12132, 8132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$45,960$46,560$62,185$45,410$46,550
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-1,700-3,825-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,960$45,335$60,485$41,585$43,800
Cost Above Minimum$625$0$15,150$0$2,215
Total Invoice$42,799$43,357$57,978$39,632$41,057
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-1,585-3,338-2,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,799$42,216$56,393$36,294$38,632
Cost Above Minimum$583$0$14,177$0$2,338

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

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55330400h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rack   $300$300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Intermittent wipers  $0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175$175
Rear wiper   $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0  
Body kit (gray/black)   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass   $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$1,915$3,140$3,615$5,740$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$1,700$3,825$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-1,585-3,338-2,425

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

Model Year20062006
ModelC-ClassRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in106.9 in
Length178.4 in186.2 in
Width68.0 in72.6 in
Height55.6 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,861 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.284.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 330

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/55VR18 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested307562%
Total Not Requested185038%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 400h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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