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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: $49,610

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $265

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,204

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201420122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,800 $39,400 $39,850 $42,100 $60,250 $39,075 $45,235
Base Invoice $33,294 $36,642 $37,061 $39,153 $56,033 $36,537 $42,520
Multimedia Package 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860    
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500        
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970   970 970 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300 300 300        
Wood trim 325 325   0 0    
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420    
Special order charge 250 250 250 250 250    
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 750 750 750 750      
AMG Leather Package         3,090    
Navigation Package           2,465 2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers           110 110
Comfort Package           1,950 825
Luxury Package           4,900 4,800
Xenon HID headlights             875
Multimedia Package 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660    
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628      
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325        
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902   902 902 460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279 279 279        
Wood trim 302 302   0 0    
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391    
Special order charge 233 233 233 233 233    
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 698 698 698 698      
AMG Leather Package         2,874    
Navigation Package           2,277 2,277
Unbranded 12 speakers           100 100
Comfort Package           1,796 759
Luxury Package           4,543 4,463
Xenon HID headlights             807
Options (change) 12,885 12,885 11,590 9,760 10,350 9,925 9,575
Options (change) 11,985 11,985 10,781 9,079 9,627 9,176 8,866
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $49,610 $53,210 $52,365 $52,785 $73,225 $49,875 $55,685
Total Invoice $46,204 $49,552 $48,767 $49,157 $68,285 $46,588 $52,261

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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: $760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $573
Model Year2014201420142014201420122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8275hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
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)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$49,610$53,210$52,365$52,785$73,225$49,875$55,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-1,125-150-400-1,025-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,610$51,360$51,240$52,635$72,825$48,850$54,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$1,630$3,025$23,215$0$5,735
Total Invoice$46,204$49,552$48,767$49,157$68,285$46,588$52,261
Adjustments for Features0-1,723-1,048-140-373-957-1,032
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,204$47,829$47,719$49,017$67,912$45,631$51,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$1,515$2,813$21,708$0$5,598

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

Model Year2014201420142014201420122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT      $1100
RWD$0  $0$0  
AWD $1700$1700    
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 $250$250  
Power liftgate     $350$350
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$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
Passenger side camera     $200$200
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  
Rear wiper     $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150  $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$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information     $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Chronometer    $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Power-folding mirrors     $50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75 
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  
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$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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$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  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$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$4,105$5,955$5,230$4,255$4,505$5,130$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$1,125$150$400$1,025$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,723-1,048-140-373-957-1,032

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

Model Year20142012
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
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%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
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%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
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%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
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%

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
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Headlight washers50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
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 Requested260067%
Total Not Requested127533%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Headlight washers50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
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 Requested260067%
Total Not Requested127533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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