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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: $54,300

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $1,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,671

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $1,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900 $41,900 $52,235
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867 $39,177 $49,101
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690    
Premium Package 2,700          
Power trunk closer 250 250 250 250    
Interior Package 2,300 2,300        
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420    
Special order charge 250 250        
Rear spoiler 300 300        
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990 990 600 600
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,600 500
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380    
Lighting Package   800 800 800    
AMG Leather Package     2,590      
Wood trim, alternative type     325 0    
Blind spot warning system         500  
Luxury Package         4,610 3,125
Cooled or ventilated front seats         640  
Navigation Package         1,750  
Lexus Safety System+         635 635
Steering-linked headlights         415 415
Hands-free trunk or liftgate         200 200
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502    
Premium Package 2,511          
Power trunk closer 233 233 233 233    
Interior Package 2,139 2,139        
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902 460  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669    
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391    
Special order charge 233 233        
Rear spoiler 279 279        
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921 921 552 552
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,472 460
Sunshades, second row 354 354 353 353    
Lighting Package   744 744 744    
AMG Leather Package     2,409      
Wood trim, alternative type     302 0    
Blind spot warning system         460  
Luxury Package         4,241 2,877
Cooled or ventilated front seats         589  
Navigation Package         1,619  
Lexus Safety System+         584 584
Steering-linked headlights         383 383
Hands-free trunk or liftgate         184 184
Options (change) 16,250 14,350 14,415 11,500 11,450 5,475
Options (change) 15,114 13,347 13,406 10,695 10,544 5,040
Destination 925 925 925 925 950 950
Total Price $55,575 $63,865 $79,240 $84,325 $54,300 $58,660
Total Invoice $51,751 $59,461 $73,758 $78,487 $50,671 $55,091

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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: $1,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,383
Model Year201520152015201520162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8295hp V6259hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$55,575$63,865$79,240$84,325$54,300$58,660
Adjustments for Features0-2,950-1,500-2,650-325-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,575$60,915$77,740$81,675$53,975$58,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,340$22,165$26,100$0$4,510
Total Invoice$51,751$59,461$73,758$78,487$50,671$55,091
Adjustments for Features0-2,747-1,396-2,467-303-164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,751$56,714$72,362$76,020$50,368$54,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,963$20,611$24,269$0$4,559

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

Model Year201520152015201520162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700    
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear wiper    $175$175
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 $150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Laminated front side windows    $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Self-repairing paint    $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights $50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  $300$300
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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  
Metal pedals $75$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Wood trim $300    
Wood trim, alternative type  $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels    $600$600
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
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$6,530$9,480$8,030$9,180$6,855$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,950$1,500$2,650$325$175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,747-1,396-2,467-303-164

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

Model Year20152016
ModelC-ClassRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in109.8 in
Length184.5 in192.5 in
Width71.3 in74.6 in
Height56.8 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.656.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
235/55VR20 tires400No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Roof rails250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested220062%
Total Not Requested132538%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
235/55VR20 tires400No
Total Requested87554%
Total Not Requested75046%

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