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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: $45,770

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $190

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,873

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $1,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRX
TrimC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $37,700
Base Invoice $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $33,742
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 2,650
Heated front seats 680 680   540
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765  
CD changer, remote 420 420 430  
Wood trim     775  
Performance Package       4,055
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 2,225
Heated front seats 633 633   432
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711  
CD changer, remote 391 391 400  
Wood trim     721  
Performance Package       3,649
Options (change) 7,635 7,635 5,660 7,245
Options (change) 7,102 7,102 5,264 6,306
Destination 775 775 775 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $45,960 $46,560 $62,185 $45,770
Total Invoice $42,799 $43,357 $57,978 $40,873

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,982
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRX
TrimC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6320, 12132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18235/55-18
Total Price$45,960$46,560$62,185$45,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-1,700-4,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,960$45,335$60,485$41,695
Cost Above Minimum$625$0$15,150$0
Total Invoice$42,799$43,357$57,978$40,873
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-1,585-3,639
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,799$42,216$56,393$37,234
Cost Above Minimum$583$0$14,177$0

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

Model Year2006200620062009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRX
TrimC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $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
Rear side airbags  $300 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rack   $300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers  $0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
Rear wiper   $175
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $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$1,790$3,015$3,490$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$1,700$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-1,585-3,639

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

Model Year20062009
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.3,871 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 350

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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Total Requested305058%
Total Not Requested220042%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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