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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: $57,275

Lexus RX 350 F Sport   
Difference: $235

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,540

Lexus RX 350 F Sport   
Difference: $11

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S350 F Sport450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,950 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $50,275 $57,095
Base Invoice $36,224 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $47,013 $53,669
Premium 2 Package 2,220 1,520        
Multimedia Package 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230    
Power trunk closer 250 250 250 250    
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Interior Package 2,880          
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,250 2,250 2,250    
Sport Package 2,175          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 350          
Heated steering wheel 250       150 150
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990 990 600 600
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 500 500
designo Package   3,620 3,090 550    
Lighting Package     800 800    
Wood trim       0    
Lexus Safety System+         635 635
Navigation Package         1,750  
Obstacle detection, rear         500  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate         200 200
Steering-linked headlights         415 415
Around view cameras         1,300 800
Premium 2 Package 2,065 1,414        
Multimedia Package 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074    
Power trunk closer 233 233 233 233    
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Interior Package 2,678          
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,092 2,092 2,092    
Sport Package 2,023          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 326          
Heated steering wheel 233       139 139
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921 921 552 552
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 460 460
designo Package   3,367 2,874 512    
Lighting Package     744 744    
Wood trim       0    
Lexus Safety System+         584 584
Navigation Package         1,619  
Obstacle detection, rear         460  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate         184 184
Steering-linked headlights         383 383
Around view cameras         1,196 736
Options (change) 17,635 14,350 13,100 10,560 6,050 3,300
Options (change) 16,402 13,346 12,183 9,821 5,577 3,038
Destination 925 925 925 925 950 950
Total Price $57,510 $66,075 $79,275 $84,735 $57,275 $61,345
Total Invoice $53,551 $61,515 $73,791 $78,869 $53,540 $57,657

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350 F Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,717
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S350 F Sport450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8295hp V6259hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
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)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$57,510$66,075$79,275$84,735$57,275$61,345
Adjustments for Features0-2,250-1,875-2,775-1,825-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,510$63,825$77,400$81,960$55,450$59,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,315$19,890$24,450$0$4,145
Total Invoice$53,551$61,515$73,791$78,869$53,540$57,657
Adjustments for Features0-2,095-1,745-2,583-1,706-1,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,551$59,420$72,046$76,286$51,834$56,012
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,869$18,495$22,735$0$4,178

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

Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S350 F Sport450h F Sport
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  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0 
Heated steering wheel$100   $100$100
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$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
Rear side airbags    $300$300
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$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
Auto-dimming headlights  $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  
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  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  $750$750
Performance meter    $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 $100$100
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
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  
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$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim   $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,805$9,055$8,680$9,580$8,630$8,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,250$1,875$2,775$1,825$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,095-1,745-2,583-1,706-1,645

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

Model Year20162016
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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested42538%
Total Not Requested70062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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 intervention150No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested165075%
Total Not Requested55025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 intervention150No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 intervention150No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h F Sport

Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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