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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: $43,665

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $3,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,665

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $1,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $39,075 $44,735
Base Invoice $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $35,363 $40,709
Power driver seat 600          
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690    
Rear side airbags 385 385 385      
Folding second row seats 290 290 290      
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820 820      
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765    
Heated front seats 680 680 680      
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790   875
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210    
CD changer, remote 420 420 420 430    
Wood trim       775    
Premium Package         2,400 2,400
Navigation Package         2,465 2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers         110 110
Comfort Package         1,950 825
Power driver seat 558          
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642    
Rear side airbags 358 358 358      
Folding second row seats 270 270 270      
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763 763      
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711    
Heated front seats 633 633 633      
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735   753
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055    
CD changer, remote 391 391 391 400    
Wood trim       721    
Premium Package         2,028 2,028
Navigation Package         2,172 2,172
Unbranded 12 speakers         94 94
Comfort Package         1,678 710
Options (change) 9,940 9,340 9,340 6,160 6,925 6,675
Options (change) 9,246 8,688 8,688 5,729 5,972 5,757
Destination 775 775 775 775 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $43,665 $47,665 $48,265 $62,685 $46,875 $52,285
Total Invoice $40,665 $44,385 $44,943 $58,443 $42,210 $47,341

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,061
Model Year200620062006200620112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8275hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT7M6T7T5T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$43,665$47,665$48,265$62,685$46,875$52,285
Adjustments for Features-9250-1,225-1,200-3,850-3,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,740$47,665$47,040$61,485$43,025$48,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,925$4,300$18,745$0$5,485
Total Invoice$40,665$44,385$44,943$58,443$42,210$47,341
Adjustments for Features-8610-1,141-1,119-3,467-3,418
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,804$44,385$43,802$57,324$38,743$43,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,581$3,998$17,520$0$5,180

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

Model Year200620062006200620112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200   
6-speed manual $150    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate    $350$350
Proximity key    $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
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$100  
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Intermittent wipers   $0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 $175$175
Rear wiper    $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75  
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 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Surround sound   $250  
Traffic information    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Compass    $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$2,840$1,915$3,140$3,115$5,765$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0$1,225$1,200$3,850$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-8610-1,141-1,119-3,467-3,418

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

Model Year20062011
ModelC-ClassRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in107.9 in
Length178.4 in187.8 in
Width68.0 in74.2 in
Height55.6 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.4,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.280.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
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 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25No
Total Requested207575%
Total Not Requested70025%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested65047%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25No
Total Requested207575%
Total Not Requested70025%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Total Requested22543%
Total Not Requested30057%

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