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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: $49,815

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $4,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,392

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $3,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $41,900 $52,235
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $39,177 $49,101
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660    
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650    
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420    
Wood trim 325   325   0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,600 500
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 700 700    
Luxury Package           4,610  
Cooled or ventilated front seats           640  
Cold Weather Package           315  
Navigation Package           1,750  
Blind spot warning system           500  
Steering-linked headlights           415 415
Lexus Safety System+           635 635
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325      
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 460  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614    
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605    
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391    
Wood trim 302   302   0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,472 460
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 651 651    
Luxury Package           4,241  
Cooled or ventilated front seats           589  
Cold Weather Package           289  
Navigation Package           1,619  
Blind spot warning system           460  
Steering-linked headlights           383 383
Lexus Safety System+           584 584
Options (change) 15,015 13,720 15,015 13,720 11,890 10,965 1,550
Options (change) 13,966 12,762 13,966 12,762 11,060 10,097 1,427
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 950 950
Total Price $50,690 $49,815 $53,910 $53,025 $53,340 $53,815 $54,735
Total Invoice $47,205 $46,392 $50,200 $49,377 $49,670 $50,224 $51,478

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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: $775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $624
Model Year2012201220122012201220162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6295hp V6259hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/55-20235/65-18
Total Price$50,690$49,815$53,910$53,025$53,340$53,815$54,735
Adjustments for Features-7250-2,425-1,700-725-4,775-3,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,965$49,815$51,485$51,325$52,615$49,040$51,110
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,800$0$2,070
Total Invoice$47,205$46,392$50,200$49,377$49,670$50,224$51,478
Adjustments for Features-6750-2,258-1,583-675-4,456-3,409
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,530$46,392$47,942$47,794$48,995$45,768$48,069
Cost Above Minimum$138$0$1,550$1,402$2,603$0$2,301

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT      $1100
RWD$0$0  $0  
AWD  $1700$1700   
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel     $100 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250  
Power liftgate     $350$350
Remote app     $25$25
Sunshades, second row     $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning     $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75
Lane keeping assist     $400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250$250
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
Roof rails     $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear wiper     $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15$15
Wiper de-icer     $25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop      $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player     $125$125
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$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  
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting     $150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750$750
Power-folding mirrors     $50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$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 
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  
Metal pedals$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  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type     $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels     $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0  
Total Value of Features$5,330$4,605$7,030$6,305$5,330$9,380$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$2,425$1,700$725$4,775$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-6750-2,258-1,583-675-4,456-3,409

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

Model Year20122016
ModelC-ClassRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in109.8 in
Length180.7 in192.5 in
Width69.7 in74.6 in
Height56.3 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

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%
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 seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

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%
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 seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

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%
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 seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

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%
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 seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

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%
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
235/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Roof rails250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested202557%
Total Not Requested150043%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested77567%
Total Not Requested37533%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40019%
Total Not Requested175081%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40019%
Total Not Requested175081%

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