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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: $40,270

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $620

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,139

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $1,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG350400h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $37,400 $41,180
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $33,099 $36,648
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Satellite radio 460 460 460 460        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720    
Wood trim 325   325   0 0    
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300        
Navigation system             2,650 2,650
Rain-sensing wipers             125  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Satellite radio 428 428 428 428        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669    
Wood trim 302   302   0 0    
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279        
Navigation system             2,225 2,225
Rain-sensing wipers             100  
Options (change) 4,595 4,270 4,595 4,270 3,510 3,510 2,775 2,650
Options (change) 4,273 3,971 4,273 3,971 3,264 3,264 2,325 2,225
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 715 715
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0 -2,200
Total Price $40,270 $40,365 $43,490 $43,575 $44,960 $65,015 $40,890 $42,345
Total Invoice $37,512 $37,601 $40,507 $40,586 $41,874 $60,644 $36,139 $37,388

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,229
Model Year20122012201220122012201220072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG350400h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8270hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8450, 12450, 12132, 8132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$40,270$40,365$43,490$43,575$44,960$65,015$40,890$42,345
Adjustments for Features-415-415-2,115-2,115-1,615-2,215-2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,855$39,950$41,375$41,460$43,345$62,800$40,615$42,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$95$1,520$1,605$3,490$22,945$0$1,730
Total Invoice$37,512$37,601$40,507$40,586$41,874$60,644$36,139$37,388
Adjustments for Features-387-387-1,970-1,970-1,504-2,066-2430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,125$37,214$38,537$38,616$40,370$58,578$35,896$37,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$89$1,412$1,491$3,245$21,453$0$1,492

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

Model Year20122012201220122012201220072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG350400h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed automatic      $900 
CVT       $1000
RWD$0$0  $0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700    
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate      $350$350
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor      $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover      $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear wiper      $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers       $75
Water-repellent front-door glass      $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0  
Body kit (gray/black)      $0$0
Bodyside moldings      $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275$275
Laminated front side windows      $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Surround sound    $250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75$75
Chronometer     $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights      $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim       $100
Folding second row seats    $300$300$300$300
Heated front seats    $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats      $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75$75
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$50$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100  
Total Value of Features$3,880$3,880$5,580$5,580$5,080$5,680$3,740$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$415$415$2,115$2,115$1,615$2,215$275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-387-387-1,970-1,970-1,504-2,066-2430

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

Model Year20122007
ModelC-ClassRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in106.9 in
Length180.7 in186.2 in
Width69.7 in72.6 in
Height56.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 400h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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