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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: $4,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,392

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $4,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220172017
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 $43,120 $53,035
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $40,316 $49,853
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    
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    
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420    
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650    
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           4,485  
Cooled or ventilated front seats           640  
Navigation Package           1,690  
Blind spot warning system           1,065  
Steering-linked headlights           415 415
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    
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    
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391    
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605    
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           4,128  
Cooled or ventilated front seats           589  
Navigation Package           1,563  
Blind spot warning system           980  
Steering-linked headlights           383 383
Options (change) 15,015 13,720 15,015 13,720 11,890 9,895 915
Options (change) 13,966 12,762 13,966 12,762 11,060 9,115 843
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 975 975
Total Price $50,690 $49,815 $53,910 $53,025 $53,340 $53,990 $54,925
Total Invoice $47,205 $46,392 $50,200 $49,377 $49,670 $50,406 $51,671

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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: $675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $514
Model Year2012201220122012201220172017
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
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDFWDAWD
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$53,990$54,925
Adjustments for Features-7250-2,425-1,700-725-4,850-5,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,965$49,815$51,485$51,325$52,615$49,140$49,350
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,800$0$210
Total Invoice$47,205$46,392$50,200$49,377$49,670$50,406$51,671
Adjustments for Features-6750-2,258-1,583-675-4,528-5,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,530$46,392$47,942$47,794$48,995$45,878$46,426
Cost Above Minimum$138$0$1,550$1,402$2,603$0$548

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220172017
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  $1700
FWD     $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel     $100$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
Backup collision intervention     $150$150
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
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  
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$9,455$10,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$2,425$1,700$725$4,850$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-6750-2,258-1,583-675-4,528-5,245

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

Model Year20122017
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length 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
Roof rails250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested192556%
Total Not Requested150044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
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 Requested72566%
Total Not Requested37534%

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