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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: $51,650

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $4,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,100

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $5,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRX
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800 $45,235
Base Invoice $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704 $42,520
Premium 1 Package 1,300          
Parking Assist Package 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
designo Package 4,500 4,500 3,500 3,100 500  
Upholstered instrument panel 350 350        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 310 310        
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 500 500        
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
Lighting Package   800        
Premium 2 Package   2,950        
Premium 3 Package     4,150 2,450 2,450  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700      
Cooled or ventilated front seats       450 450  
Obstacle detection, rear           500
Luxury Package           4,800
LED headlights           1,825
Comfort Package           825
Navigation Package           2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers           110
Premium 1 Package 1,209          
Parking Assist Package 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
designo Package 4,185 4,185 3,255 2,883 465  
Upholstered instrument panel 326 326        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 288 288        
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670  
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 465 465        
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
Lighting Package   744        
Premium 2 Package   2,744        
Premium 3 Package     3,860 2,279 2,279  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651      
Cooled or ventilated front seats       419 419  
Obstacle detection, rear           460
Luxury Package           4,463
LED headlights           1,679
Comfort Package           759
Navigation Package           2,277
Unbranded 12 speakers           100
Options (change) 11,225 13,675 11,640 9,290 6,690 10,525
Options (change) 10,440 12,719 10,826 8,641 6,223 9,738
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $51,650 $56,607 $64,565 $75,415 $80,415 $56,635
Total Invoice $48,100 $52,428 $60,111 $70,202 $74,852 $53,133

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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: $5,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,229
Model Year201720172017201720172012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRX
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8245hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T9T7T7CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5590, 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$51,650$56,607$64,565$75,415$80,415$56,635
Adjustments for Features-210-3,385-4,600-3,100-3,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,440$53,222$59,965$72,315$76,615$56,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,782$8,525$20,875$25,175$0
Total Invoice$48,100$52,428$60,111$70,202$74,852$53,133
Adjustments for Features-196-3,135-4,283-2,886-3,5370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,904$49,293$55,828$67,316$71,315$53,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,389$7,924$19,412$23,411$0

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

Model Year201720172017201720172012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRX
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 $1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100 
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
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
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500 
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 
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Passenger side camera     $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera     $200
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$0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300   
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
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0 
Aux input     $50
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive  $15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights $200   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Cornering lights $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    
LED headlights $1000   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150   $150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   $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$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$10,840$12,055$10,555$11,255$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$210$3,385$4,600$3,100$3,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-196-3,135-4,283-2,886-3,5370

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

Model Year20172012
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 Capacity17.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
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
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested120060%
Total Not Requested80040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested192564%
Total Not Requested106536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested107570%
Total Not Requested46530%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested182580%
Total Not Requested46520%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Headlight washers50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested300077%
Total Not Requested87523%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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