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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: $40,385

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,617

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,561

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800 $37,700
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034 $33,742
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750 1,350 1,080  
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710  
Wood trim       0  
Heated front seats         665
Premium Package         1,245
Navigation system         2,650
Xenon HID headlights         815
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558 1,256 1,004  
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 660  
Wood trim       0  
Heated front seats         532
Premium Package         1,120
Navigation system         2,225
Xenon HID headlights         734
Options (change) 7,960 7,960 6,560 4,740 5,375
Options (change) 7,404 7,404 6,102 4,408 4,611
Destination 825 825 825 875 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $40,385 $42,085 $44,285 $61,115 $43,900
Total Invoice $37,617 $39,198 $41,244 $57,017 $39,178

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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 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $826
Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T7A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/65-17
Total Price$40,385$42,085$44,285$61,115$43,900
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-1,750-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,385$40,910$42,835$59,365$41,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,450$18,980$0
Total Invoice$37,617$39,198$41,244$57,017$39,178
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-1,633-2,387
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,617$38,104$39,894$55,384$36,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,277$17,767$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
5-speed automatic    $900
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate    $350
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$0 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Roof rack    $300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear wiper    $175
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Body kit (gray/black)    $0
Bodyside moldings    $75
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows    $200
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer   $100 
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals$75 $75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$2,330$3,505$3,780$4,080$5,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$1,750$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-1,633-2,387

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

Model Year20082009
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.3,871 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

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
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%
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
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury 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
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%
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
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
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%
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 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested205072%
Total Not Requested80028%

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