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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: $41,410

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $7,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,570

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $5,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800 $39,075 $44,735
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034 $35,363 $40,709
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750 1,350 1,080    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550      
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650 650    
iPod integration 375 375 375 375    
Wood trim       0    
Navigation Package         2,465 2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers         110 110
Comfort Package         1,950 825
Luxury Package         4,900 4,800
Xenon HID headlights           875
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558 1,256 1,004    
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442      
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 660    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604 604    
iPod integration 349 349 349 349    
Wood trim       0    
Navigation Package         2,172 2,172
Unbranded 12 speakers         94 94
Comfort Package         1,678 710
Luxury Package         4,322 4,248
Xenon HID headlights           753
Options (change) 8,985 8,985 7,585 5,765 9,425 9,075
Options (change) 8,357 8,357 7,055 5,361 8,266 7,977
Destination 825 825 825 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $41,410 $43,110 $45,310 $62,140 $49,375 $54,685
Total Invoice $38,570 $40,151 $42,197 $57,970 $44,504 $49,561

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,788
Model Year200820082008200820112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8275hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$41,410$43,110$45,310$62,140$49,375$54,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-1,750-4,600-4,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,410$41,935$43,860$60,390$44,775$50,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,450$18,980$0$5,385
Total Invoice$38,570$40,151$42,197$57,970$44,504$49,561
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-1,633-4,146-4,101
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,570$39,057$40,847$56,337$40,358$45,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,277$17,767$0$5,102

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

Model Year200820082008200820112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200  
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$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Passenger side camera    $200$200
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
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  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Laminated front side windows    $200$200
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer   $100  
Compass    $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$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$75
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$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$2,030$3,205$3,480$3,780$6,630$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$1,750$4,600$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-1,633-4,146-4,101

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

Model Year20082011
ModelC-ClassRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in107.9 in
Length182.3 in187.8 in
Width69.7 in74.2 in
Height56.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.480.3 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested180079%
Total Not Requested47521%
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested180079%
Total Not Requested47521%
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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Headlight washers50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested232560%
Total Not Requested155040%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Total Requested22543%
Total Not Requested30057%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Headlight washers50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested232560%
Total Not Requested155040%

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