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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: $54,350

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $6,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,612

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $6,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRX
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $47,620
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $44,761
Blind spot warning system 550 550        
Parktronic Package 970 970 970 970 970  
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Interior Package 2,880 2,880        
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520      
Lighting Package 800 800 800 800 800  
Power trunk closer 250 250 250 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Wood trim 325 325 325 325 0  
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990 990 990 1,200
Heated steering wheel 250 250        
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
designo Package     3,620 3,090 550  
Obstacle detection, rear           500
Adaptive cruise control           1,500
Luxury Package           6,115
Navigation Package           1,915
Comfort Package           825
Blind spot warning system 512 512        
Parktronic Package 902 902 902 902 902  
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502  
Interior Package 2,678 2,678        
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414      
Lighting Package 744 744 744 744 744  
Power trunk closer 233 233 233 233 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Wood trim 302 302 302 302 0  
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921 921 921 1,104
Heated steering wheel 233 233        
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
designo Package     3,367 2,874 512  
Obstacle detection, rear           460
Adaptive cruise control           1,380
Luxury Package           5,671
Navigation Package           1,769
Comfort Package           759
Options (change) 14,475 14,475 13,365 11,315 8,450 12,055
Options (change) 13,463 13,463 12,430 10,523 7,859 11,143
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $54,350 $56,847 $65,090 $77,490 $82,625 $60,600
Total Invoice $50,612 $52,651 $60,599 $72,131 $76,907 $56,829

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,799
Model Year201620162016201620162015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRX
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8245hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/55-19
Total Price$54,350$56,847$65,090$77,490$82,625$60,600
Adjustments for Features-625-2,150-3,250-2,200-2,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,725$54,697$61,840$75,290$79,725$60,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$8,115$21,565$26,000$0
Total Invoice$50,612$52,651$60,599$72,131$76,907$56,829
Adjustments for Features-582-1,991-3,026-2,048-2,6990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,030$50,660$57,573$70,083$74,208$56,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$630$7,543$20,053$24,178$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRX
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Rear side airbags     $300
Rollover sensor     $50
Temporary spare tire     $150
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 
Roof rails     $250
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    
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Laminated front side windows     $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector     $40
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support     $0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
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 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
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    
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
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$6,930$8,455$9,555$8,505$9,205$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$2,150$3,250$2,200$2,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-582-1,991-3,026-2,048-2,6990

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

Model Year20162015
ModelC-ClassRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in107.9 in
Length184.5 in187.8 in
Width71.3 in74.2 in
Height56.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.680.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
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%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested185084%
Total Not Requested35016%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-150150%
Total Not Requested50-50%

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

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-150150%
Total Not Requested50-50%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested442588%
Total Not Requested62512%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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