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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: $44,320

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $5,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,177

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $7,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRX
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $37,400
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $33,099
Garmin Map Pilot 600 600 600 600 600  
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150      
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520      
Blind spot warning system 550 550        
Power trunk closer 250 250 250 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Wood trim 325 325 325 325 0  
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Rearview camera 460 460 460 460 460  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
AMG Leather Package       2,590    
Heated front seats           665
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.           2,840
Navigation system           2,650
Garmin Map Pilot 558 558 558 558 558  
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000      
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414      
Blind spot warning system 512 512        
Power trunk closer 233 233 233 233 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669  
Wood trim 302 302 302 302 0  
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Rearview camera 428 428 428 428 428  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
AMG Leather Package       2,409    
Heated front seats           532
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.           2,556
Navigation system           2,225
Options (change) 9,835 9,835 7,505 6,425 3,510 6,155
Options (change) 9,147 9,147 6,980 5,975 3,264 5,313
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 765
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $49,710 $52,207 $59,230 $72,600 $77,685 $44,320
Total Invoice $46,296 $48,335 $55,149 $67,583 $72,312 $39,177

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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: $2,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,223
Model Year201620162016201620162008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRX
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/65-17
Total Price$49,710$52,207$59,230$72,600$77,685$44,320
Adjustments for Features-3,110-4,635-5,585-4,235-5,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,600$47,572$53,645$68,365$72,300$44,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$7,045$21,765$25,700$0
Total Invoice$46,296$48,335$55,149$67,583$72,312$39,177
Adjustments for Features-2,896-4,291-5,200-3,942-5,0130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,400$44,044$49,949$63,641$67,299$39,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$644$6,549$20,241$23,899$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRX
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed automatic     $900
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire     $225
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor     $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear wiper     $175
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$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
Bodyside moldings     $75
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Laminated front side windows     $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear bumper protector     $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
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, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Boost gauge   $75$75 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300   
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75
Manual recliner, second row seats     $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 
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,665$9,190$10,140$8,790$9,940$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,110$4,635$5,585$4,235$5,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,896-4,291-5,200-3,942-5,0130

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

Model Year20162008
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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Garmin 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%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested312589%
Total Not Requested40011%

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