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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: $45,230

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $5,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,441

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $6,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassRX
TrimC300C350e350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $46,050 $37,700
Base Invoice $36,735 $42,827 $33,742
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625  
designo Package 4,500 4,500  
Upholstered instrument panel 350 350  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 310 310  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,190    
Rear spoiler 350 350  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Performance Package     4,055
Navigation system     2,650
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581  
designo Package 4,185 4,185  
Upholstered instrument panel 326 326  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 288 288  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,107    
Rear spoiler 326 326  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 465 465  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Performance Package     3,649
Navigation system     2,225
Options (change) 10,025 8,835 6,705
Options (change) 9,324 8,217 5,874
Destination 925 925 825
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0
Total Price $50,450 $51,767 $45,230
Total Invoice $46,984 $47,926 $40,441

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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: $3,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,578
Model Year201720172009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassRX
TrimC300C350e350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH270hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/55-18
Total Price$50,450$51,767$45,230
Adjustments for Features-2,110-2,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,340$49,532$45,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,192$0
Total Invoice$46,984$47,926$40,441
Adjustments for Features-1,965-2,0690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,019$45,857$40,441
Cost Above Minimum$0$838$0

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

Model Year201720172009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassRX
TrimC300C350e350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper  $175
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0 
6 kWh battery pack $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,715$7,840$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,110$2,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,965-2,0690

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

Model Year20172009
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 Capacity17.4 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%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

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%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

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%
Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested380072%
Total Not Requested145028%

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