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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: $42,410

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $11,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,500

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $10,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan350 F Sport450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,600 $36,900 $50,270 $52,405
Base Invoice $29,388 $34,317 $47,002 $49,262
Premium II Package 2,750 1,350    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550    
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 500 500
iPod integration 375 375    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Navigation Package     2,120 2,120
Premium II Package 2,558 1,256    
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442    
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744    
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 460 460
iPod integration 349 349    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660    
Navigation Package     1,956 1,956
Options (change) 9,985 8,585 2,620 2,620
Options (change) 9,287 7,985 2,416 2,416
Destination 825 825 995 995
Total Price $42,410 $46,310 $53,885 $56,020
Total Invoice $39,500 $43,127 $50,413 $52,673

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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: $3,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,873
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan350 F Sport450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6295hp V6259hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T7T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$42,410$46,310$53,885$56,020
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-7,525-9,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,410$44,860$46,360$46,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$0$510
Total Invoice$39,500$43,127$50,413$52,673
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-7,040-8,603
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,500$41,777$43,373$44,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,277$0$697

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

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan350 F Sport450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Self-repairing paint  $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Larger infotainment display  $0$0
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Performance meter  $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $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  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,680$4,130$10,205$11,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$7,525$9,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,350-7,040-8,603

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

Model Year20082018
ModelC-ClassRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in109.8 in
Length182.3 in192.5 in
Width69.7 in74.6 in
Height56.3 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.456.3 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 washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested175077%
Total Not Requested52523%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

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 washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested72566%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%

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