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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: $43,820

Lexus RX 330   
Difference: $1,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,385

Lexus RX 330   
Difference: $4,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $36,370
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $32,186
Premium 1 Package 1,995 1,995    
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700  
Lighting Package 985 985 985  
Rearview camera 460 460 460  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620  
Heated front seats 750 750 750 665
Rear spoiler 300      
Wood trim 325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.       3,740
Navigation system       2,350
Premium 1 Package 1,855 1,855    
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 2,511  
Lighting Package 916 916 916  
Rearview camera 428 428 428  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507  
Heated front seats 698 698 698 532
Rear spoiler 279      
Wood trim 302      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.       2,992
Navigation system       1,980
Options (change) 10,945 10,320 8,325 6,755
Options (change) 10,179 9,598 7,743 5,504
Destination 875 875 875 695
Total Price $45,810 $47,095 $49,190 $43,820
Total Invoice $42,665 $43,860 $45,809 $38,385

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,449
Model Year2011201120112006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6223hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/65-17
Total Price$45,810$47,095$49,190$43,820
Adjustments for Features0-850-1,050-1,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,810$46,245$48,140$42,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$2,330$0
Total Invoice$42,665$43,860$45,809$38,385
Adjustments for Features0-792-978-1,169
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,665$43,068$44,831$37,216
Cost Above Minimum$0$403$2,166$0

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

Model Year2011201120112006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan330
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 
Rollover sensor   $50
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 spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Cassette player   $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
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, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$1,680$2,530$2,730$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$1,050$1,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-792-978-1,169

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

Model Year20112006
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.3,861 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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested105059%
Total Not Requested72541%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested105059%
Total Not Requested72541%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 330

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested322596%
Total Not Requested1504%

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