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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: $45,425

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $1,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,685

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $3,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200 $37,625 $42,685
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126 $34,049 $38,841
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700 3,350    
Premium 1 Package 1,995 1,995        
Lighting Package 985 985 985 985    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660    
Wood trim 325     0    
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420    
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140    
Rear spoiler 300          
Rearview camera 460 460 460 460    
Heated front seats 750 750 750      
AMG Leather Package       3,030    
Premium Package         2,400 2,400
Navigation Package         2,465 2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers         110 110
Comfort Package         1,950 825
Xenon HID headlights           875
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 2,511 3,115    
Premium 1 Package 1,855 1,855        
Lighting Package 916 916 916 916    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614    
Wood trim 302     0    
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391    
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060    
Rear spoiler 279          
Rearview camera 428 428 428 428    
Heated front seats 698 698 698      
AMG Leather Package       2,818    
Premium Package         2,028 2,028
Navigation Package         2,085 2,085
Unbranded 12 speakers         88 88
Comfort Package         1,560 660
Xenon HID headlights           700
Options (change) 12,075 11,450 9,455 10,765 6,925 6,675
Options (change) 11,230 10,649 8,794 10,011 5,761 5,561
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $46,940 $48,225 $50,320 $71,940 $45,425 $50,235
Total Invoice $43,716 $44,911 $46,860 $67,112 $40,685 $45,277

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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: $4,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,337
Model Year201120112011201120102010
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, 8450, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$46,940$48,225$50,320$71,940$45,425$50,235
Adjustments for Features0-775-1,050-2,875-2,575-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,940$47,450$49,270$69,065$42,850$47,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$510$2,330$22,125$0$4,885
Total Invoice$43,716$44,911$46,860$67,112$40,685$45,277
Adjustments for Features0-722-978-2,682-2,306-2,253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,716$44,189$45,882$64,430$38,379$43,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$473$2,166$20,714$0$4,645

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

Model Year201120112011201120102010
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
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
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$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  
Traffic information   $25$25$25
USB port    $25$25
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  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
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-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
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$1,630$2,405$2,680$4,505$4,205$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$1,050$2,875$2,575$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-722-978-2,682-2,306-2,253

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

Model Year20112010
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested102596%
Total Not Requested404%
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 radio200Yes
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 Requested125070%
Total Not Requested52530%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested102596%
Total Not Requested404%
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 radio200Yes
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 Requested125070%
Total Not Requested52530%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested102596%
Total Not Requested404%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested102562%
Total Not Requested64038%
AMG Leather 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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested232584%
Total Not Requested45016%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested232584%
Total Not Requested45016%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Total Requested22543%
Total Not Requested30057%

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