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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: $40,940

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $790

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,189

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $2,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S350400h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900 $37,400 $41,580
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867 $33,099 $37,004
Becker Map Pilot 600 600 600 600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Wood trim 325   0      
Rear spoiler 300 300        
Rearview camera 460 460 460 460    
Power trunk closer   250 250 250    
Navigation system         2,650 2,650
Rain-sensing wipers         125  
Becker Map Pilot 558 558 558 558    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669    
Wood trim 302   0      
Rear spoiler 279 279        
Rearview camera 428 428 428 428    
Power trunk closer   233 233 233    
Navigation system         2,225 2,225
Rain-sensing wipers         100  
Options (change) 2,405 2,330 2,030 2,030 2,775 2,650
Options (change) 2,236 2,167 1,888 1,888 2,325 2,225
Destination 925 925 925 925 765 765
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -2,200
Total Price $41,730 $51,845 $66,855 $74,855 $40,940 $42,795
Total Invoice $38,873 $48,281 $62,240 $69,680 $36,189 $37,794

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,241
Model Year201520152015201520082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S350400h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8270hp V6209hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8590, 13590, 13590, 13132, 8132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$41,730$51,845$66,855$74,855$40,940$42,795
Adjustments for Features-1,810-5,985-6,335-7,935-2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,920$45,860$60,520$66,920$40,665$42,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,940$20,600$27,000$0$2,130
Total Invoice$38,873$48,281$62,240$69,680$36,189$37,794
Adjustments for Features-1,686-5,574-5,898-7,386-2430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,187$42,707$56,342$62,294$35,946$37,794
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,520$19,155$25,107$0$1,848

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

Model Year201520152015201520082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S350400h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed automatic    $900 
CVT     $1000
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700    
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power trunk closer $350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear wiper    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0  
Body kit (gray/black)    $0$0
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Laminated front side windows    $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Satellite radio $200$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces   $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150  
Metal pedals $75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0  
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,940$10,115$10,465$12,065$4,405$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,810$5,985$6,335$7,935$275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,686-5,574-5,898-7,386-2430

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

Model Year20152008
ModelC-ClassRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in106.9 in
Length184.5 in186.2 in
Width71.3 in72.6 in
Height56.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,871 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.684.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 400h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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