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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: $49,905

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $4,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,474

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $4,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelC-ClassRXRX
TrimC300 Sport Sedan350 F Sport450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,990 $50,270 $52,405
Base Invoice $31,611 $47,002 $49,262
Premium 1 Package 1,995    
Multimedia Package 2,700    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,500    
Lighting Package 985    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Rear spoiler 300    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Rearview camera 460    
Rear side airbags 420    
Proximity key 1,140    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 375 375
Heated front seats 750    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 500 500
Navigation Package   2,120 2,120
Premium 1 Package 1,855    
Multimedia Package 2,511    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,395    
Lighting Package 916    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669    
Rear spoiler 279    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Rearview camera 428    
Rear side airbags 391    
Proximity key 1,060    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 250 250
Heated front seats 698    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 460 460
Navigation Package   1,956 1,956
Options (change) 15,040 2,995 2,995
Options (change) 13,988 2,666 2,666
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $49,905 $54,260 $56,395
Total Invoice $46,474 $50,663 $52,923

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350 F Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,320
Model Year201120182018
ModelC-ClassRXRX
TrimC300 Sport Sedan350 F Sport450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6295hp V6259hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$49,905$54,260$56,395
Adjustments for Features0-5,900-7,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,905$48,360$48,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$510
Total Invoice$46,474$50,663$52,923
Adjustments for Features0-5,509-7,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,474$45,154$45,861
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$707

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

Model Year201120182018
ModelC-ClassRXRX
TrimC300 Sport Sedan350 F Sport450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
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, 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
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  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
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  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Larger infotainment display $0$0
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
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
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
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  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,080$7,980$9,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,900$7,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,509-7,062

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

Model Year20112018
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested132572%
Total Not Requested52528%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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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