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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: $41,385

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,385

Lexus RX 330   
Difference: $162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $36,370
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $32,186
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750 1,350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
Heated front seats       665
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.       3,740
Navigation system       2,350
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558 1,256  
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930  
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660  
Heated front seats       532
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.       2,992
Navigation system       1,980
Options (change) 8,960 8,960 7,560 6,755
Options (change) 8,334 8,334 7,032 5,504
Destination 825 825 825 695
Total Price $41,385 $43,085 $45,285 $43,820
Total Invoice $38,547 $40,128 $42,174 $38,385

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus RX 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,098
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6223hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/65-17
Total Price$41,385$43,085$45,285$43,820
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-1,450-2,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,385$41,835$43,835$41,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$2,450$0
Total Invoice$38,547$40,128$42,174$38,385
Adjustments for Features0-1,164-1,350-1,936
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,547$38,964$40,824$36,449
Cost Above Minimum$0$417$2,277$0

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

Model Year2008200820082006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear wiper   $175
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Cassette player   $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$1,930$3,180$3,380$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$1,450$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,164-1,350-1,936

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

Model Year20082006
ModelC-ClassRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in106.9 in
Length182.3 in186.2 in
Width69.7 in72.6 in
Height56.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,861 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.484.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 330

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested282584%
Total Not Requested55016%

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