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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: $47,245

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,994

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRXRX
TrimC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55350350 F Sport450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $39,660 $47,350 $46,310
Base Invoice $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $37,083 $44,274 $43,531
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790        
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790     515
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690      
Rear side airbags 385 385        
Folding second row seats 290 290        
Satellite radio 500 500 500      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820        
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765      
Heated front seats 680 680        
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210      
Wood trim     775      
Luxury Package       4,520    
Comfort Package       1,340   825
Navigation Package       2,775 2,775 2,775
Premium Package           2,260
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665        
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735     473
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642      
Rear side airbags 358 358        
Folding second row seats 270 270        
Satellite radio 465 465 465      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763        
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711      
Heated front seats 633 633        
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055      
Wood trim     721      
Luxury Package       4,191    
Comfort Package       1,232   759
Navigation Package       2,563 2,563 2,563
Premium Package           2,115
Options (change) 8,920 8,920 5,730 8,635 2,775 6,375
Options (change) 8,297 8,297 5,329 7,986 2,563 5,910
Destination 775 775 775 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $47,245 $47,845 $62,255 $49,190 $51,020 $53,580
Total Invoice $43,994 $44,552 $58,043 $45,964 $47,732 $50,336

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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: $1,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,348
Model Year200620062006201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRXRX
TrimC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55350350 F Sport450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8270hp V6270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T7T5T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6320, 12?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18235/55-19235/55-19235/60-18
Total Price$47,245$47,845$62,255$49,190$51,020$53,580
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-1,200-4,175-5,900-3,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,245$46,620$61,055$45,015$45,120$49,880
Cost Above Minimum$625$0$14,435$0$105$4,865
Total Invoice$43,994$44,552$58,043$45,964$47,732$50,336
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-1,119-3,901-5,520-3,476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,994$43,411$56,924$42,063$42,212$46,860
Cost Above Minimum$583$0$13,513$0$149$4,797

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

Model Year200620062006201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRXRX
TrimC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55350350 F Sport450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0 $0
AWD    $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100  
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Roof rails   $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Intermittent wipers  $0   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175$175$175
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential    $150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250   
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Compass   $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50   
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$1,640$2,865$2,840$5,815$7,540$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$1,200$4,175$5,900$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-1,119-3,901-5,520-3,476

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

Model Year20062013
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 in55.5 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 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested212563%
Total Not Requested127537%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested30029%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72549%
Total Not Requested75051%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72549%
Total Not Requested75051%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested207585%
Total Not Requested37515%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72549%
Total Not Requested75051%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Total Requested22543%
Total Not Requested30057%

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