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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: $48,725

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $1,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,378

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $1,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220142014
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 $39,760 $46,410
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $37,177 $43,625
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500        
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850 850    
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      
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
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    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 700 700      
AMG Leather Package           3,090    
Navigation Package             2,775 2,775
Luxury Package             4,520 5,635
Comfort Package             1,340 825
Blind spot warning system             500 500
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325        
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791 791    
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      
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 902 460 460
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    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 651 651      
AMG Leather Package           2,874    
Navigation Package             2,563 2,563
Luxury Package             4,191 5,230
Comfort Package             1,232 759
Blind spot warning system             460 460
Options (change) 13,925 12,630 13,925 12,630 10,800 11,440 9,635 10,235
Options (change) 12,952 11,748 12,952 11,748 10,046 10,641 8,906 9,472
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 910 910
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $49,600 $48,725 $52,820 $51,935 $52,250 $72,945 $50,305 $57,555
Total Invoice $46,191 $45,378 $49,186 $48,363 $48,656 $68,021 $46,993 $54,007

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $401
Model Year20122012201220122012201220142014
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 V8270hp 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)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$49,600$48,725$52,820$51,935$52,250$72,945$50,305$57,555
Adjustments for Features-7250-2,425-1,700-725-1,125-1,300-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,875$48,725$50,395$50,235$51,525$71,820$49,005$55,330
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,800$23,095$0$6,325
Total Invoice$46,191$45,378$49,186$48,363$48,656$68,021$46,993$54,007
Adjustments for Features-6750-2,258-1,583-675-1,049-1,214-2,088
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,516$45,378$46,928$46,780$47,981$66,972$45,779$51,919
Cost Above Minimum$138$0$1,550$1,402$2,603$21,594$0$6,140

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

Model Year20122012201220122012201220142014
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 
AC power outlet      $100$100
Heated steering wheel      $100$100
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
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200  
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear wiper      $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass      $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop       $150
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 
App support      $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player      $125$125
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support      $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information      $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75$75
Chronometer     $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights      $125$125
Interior ambient lighting      $150$150
LED headlights       $1000
Power-folding mirrors      $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300$300
Door sill trim plates     $100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150  
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150$150
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$5,005$4,280$6,705$5,980$5,005$5,405$5,580$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$2,425$1,700$725$1,125$1,300$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-6750-2,258-1,583-675-1,049-1,214-2,088

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

Model Year20122014
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 in55.5 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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
AC power outlet100No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested257574%
Total Not Requested92526%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested80073%
Total Not Requested30027%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested292560%
Total Not Requested192540%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

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