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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: $45,925

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $1,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,085

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $2,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $37,625 $42,685
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $34,049 $38,841
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500        
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970 970 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660 660    
Wood trim 325   325   0 0    
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420 420    
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 650    
AMG Leather Package           3,090    
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
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325        
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628      
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 902 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614 614    
Wood trim 302   302   0 0    
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391 391    
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 605    
AMG Leather Package           2,874    
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) 12,375 11,080 12,375 11,080 9,250 10,590 7,425 7,175
Options (change) 11,510 10,306 11,510 10,306 8,604 9,850 6,161 5,961
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $48,050 $47,175 $51,270 $50,385 $50,700 $72,095 $45,925 $50,735
Total Invoice $44,749 $43,936 $47,744 $46,921 $47,214 $67,230 $41,085 $45,677

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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: $2,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,081
Model Year20122012201220122012201220102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8275hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$48,050$47,175$51,270$50,385$50,700$72,095$45,925$50,735
Adjustments for Features-7250-2,425-1,700-725-1,225-1,375-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,325$47,175$48,845$48,685$49,975$70,870$44,550$49,435
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,800$23,695$0$4,885
Total Invoice$44,749$43,936$47,744$46,921$47,214$67,230$41,085$45,677
Adjustments for Features-6750-2,258-1,583-675-1,142-1,230-1,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,074$43,936$45,486$45,338$46,539$66,088$39,855$44,507
Cost Above Minimum$138$0$1,550$1,402$2,603$22,152$0$4,652

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

Model Year20122012201220122012201220102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT       $1100
RWD$0$0  $0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700    
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250$250  
Power liftgate      $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, passenger      $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor      $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover      $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25
Roof rails      $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear wiper      $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass      $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275$275
Laminated front side windows      $200$200
Rear bumper protector      $40$40
Infotainment 
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  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250  
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
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting      $150$150
Tachometer$75$75$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 recliner, second row seats      $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
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$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100  
Total Value of Features$3,455$2,730$5,155$4,430$3,455$3,955$4,105$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$2,425$1,700$725$1,225$1,375$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-6750-2,258-1,583-675-1,142-1,230-1,170

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

Model Year20122010
ModelC-ClassRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in107.9 in
Length180.7 in187.8 in
Width69.7 in74.2 in
Height56.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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 information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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 information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 port25Yes
Total Requested235085%
Total Not Requested42515%
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 wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 port25Yes
Total Requested235085%
Total Not Requested42515%
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 wipers100Yes
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

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