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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: $44,320

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $285

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,177

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $2,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $37,400
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $33,099
Premium II Package 3,500 3,500 1,350  
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Wood trim 310      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700  
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,050 1,050  
Heated front seats       665
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.       2,840
Navigation system       2,650
Premium II Package 3,255 3,255 1,256  
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
Wood trim 288      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651  
Panoramic sunroof 976 976 976  
Heated front seats       532
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.       2,556
Navigation system       2,225
Options (change) 10,830 10,520 8,370 6,155
Options (change) 10,070 9,782 7,783 5,313
Destination 875 875 875 765
Total Price $44,605 $46,045 $48,245 $44,320
Total Invoice $41,542 $42,882 $44,928 $39,177

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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: $2,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,000
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6270hp 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$44,605$46,045$48,245$44,320
Adjustments for Features0-975-1,250-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,605$45,070$46,995$42,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$2,390$0
Total Invoice$41,542$42,882$44,928$39,177
Adjustments for Features0-908-1,164-1,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,542$41,974$43,764$37,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$432$2,222$0

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

Model Year2009200920092008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan350
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
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 bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Metal pedals$75 $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$1,830$2,805$3,080$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$1,250$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-1,164-1,635

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

Model Year20092008
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested185073%
Total Not Requested67527%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested185073%
Total Not Requested67527%
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
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%
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, power200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested335095%
Total Not Requested1755%

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