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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: $1,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,378

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $1,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRXRX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG350350 F Sport450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $40,970 $48,710 $47,620
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $38,306 $45,543 $44,761
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      
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790      
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750        
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970 970 500 500 500
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             1,915 1,915 1,915
Luxury Package             4,950   5,635
Comfort Package             1,390   825
Blind spot warning system               500  
Xenon HID headlights                 565
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      
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595      
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628        
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 902 460 460 460
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             1,769 1,769 1,769
Luxury Package             4,590   5,230
Comfort Package             1,280   759
Blind spot warning system               460  
Xenon HID headlights                 521
Options (change) 13,925 12,630 13,925 12,630 10,800 11,440 8,755 2,915 9,440
Options (change) 12,952 11,748 12,952 11,748 10,046 10,641 8,099 2,689 8,739
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $49,600 $48,725 $52,820 $51,935 $52,250 $72,945 $50,650 $52,550 $57,985
Total Invoice $46,191 $45,378 $49,186 $48,363 $48,656 $68,021 $47,330 $49,157 $54,425

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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: $600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $714
Model Year201220122012201220122012201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRXRX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG350350 F Sport450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8270hp V6270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/55-19235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$49,600$48,725$52,820$51,935$52,250$72,945$50,650$52,550$57,985
Adjustments for Features-7250-2,425-1,700-725-1,125-1,325-3,025-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,875$48,725$50,395$50,235$51,525$71,820$49,325$49,525$56,585
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,800$23,095$0$200$7,260
Total Invoice$46,191$45,378$49,186$48,363$48,656$68,021$47,330$49,157$54,425
Adjustments for Features-6750-2,258-1,583-675-1,049-1,238-2,830-1,314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,516$45,378$46,928$46,780$47,981$66,972$46,092$46,327$53,111
Cost Above Minimum$138$0$1,550$1,402$2,603$21,594$0$235$7,019

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

Model Year201220122012201220122012201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRXRX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG350350 F Sport450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT        $1100
RWD$0$0  $0$0   
AWD  $1700$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$350
Remote app      $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Knee airbag, passenger      $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor      $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover      $75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25$25
Roof rails      $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)       $125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15   
Rear wiper      $175$175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass      $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential       $150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop        $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0   
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows      $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector      $40$40$40
Infotainment 
App support      $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325   
CD player      $125$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$0
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Traffic + travel information      $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75$75$75
Chronometer     $100   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Fog lights      $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting      $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors      $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates     $100 $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 $200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats      $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75$75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Metal pedals$75 $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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $100$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 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$4,655$3,930$6,355$5,630$4,655$5,055$5,255$6,955$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$2,425$1,700$725$1,125$1,325$3,025$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-6750-2,258-1,583-675-1,049-1,238-2,830-1,314

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

Model Year20122015
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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
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%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
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%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
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%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
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%
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
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%
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
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%
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%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested277575%
Total Not Requested92525%
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 350 F Sport

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
Remote app25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

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
Remote app25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested277575%
Total Not Requested92525%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

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