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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: $47,095

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,859

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,600 $35,300 $39,750 $57,350 $39,075 $45,235
Base Invoice $31,248 $32,829 $36,968 $53,336 $36,537 $42,520
Premium 2 Package 3,700 3,700 1,400 1,400    
Leather seating surfaces 1,590 1,590 1,590      
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650 2,650      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Rear side airbags 410 410 410 410    
Proximity key 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130    
Rear spoiler 300          
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650 650    
Wood trim 320     0    
Rearview camera 450 450 450 450    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700      
Seating Package       3,030    
iPod integration       375    
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 2 Package 3,441 3,441 1,302 1,302    
Leather seating surfaces 1,479 1,479 1,479      
Multimedia Package 2,464 2,464 2,464      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670    
Rear side airbags 381 381 381 381    
Proximity key 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051    
Rear spoiler 279          
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604 604    
Wood trim 298     0    
Rearview camera 418 418 418 418    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651      
Seating Package       2,818    
iPod integration       349    
Navigation Package         2,277 2,277
Unbranded 12 speakers         100 100
Comfort Package         1,796 759
Luxury Package         4,543 4,463
Xenon HID headlights           807
Options (change) 12,620 12,000 9,700 8,165 9,425 9,075
Options (change) 11,736 11,159 9,020 7,593 8,716 8,406
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $47,095 $48,175 $50,325 $68,490 $49,375 $55,185
Total Invoice $43,859 $44,863 $46,863 $63,904 $46,128 $51,801

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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: $895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $697
Model Year201020102010201020122012
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)100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$47,095$48,175$50,325$68,490$49,375$55,185
Adjustments for Features0-775-1,050-1,560-3,175-3,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,095$47,400$49,275$66,930$46,200$51,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$2,180$19,835$0$5,735
Total Invoice$43,859$44,863$46,863$63,904$46,128$51,801
Adjustments for Features0-722-978-1,456-2,966-3,051
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,859$44,141$45,885$62,448$43,162$48,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$282$2,026$18,589$0$5,588

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

Model Year201020102010201020122012
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
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Passenger side 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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
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$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 $325$325
CD player   $125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15   
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600$600
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer   $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat   $150  
Metal pedals$75 $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150  
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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
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$2,855$3,630$3,905$4,415$6,030$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$1,050$1,560$3,175$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-722-978-1,456-2,966-3,051

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

Model Year20102012
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 2 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested207578%
Total Not Requested57522%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%

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

Premium 2 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested207578%
Total Not Requested57522%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%

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

Premium 2 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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested27524%
Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested115044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation systemYes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic informationNo
Media drive, largeNo
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integrationYes
SD Card slotNo
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
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 mirrors50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested257566%
Total Not Requested130034%

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 camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
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 mirrors50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested257566%
Total Not Requested130034%

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