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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: $54,370

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $26,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,757

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $24,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 S350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $65,200 $72,800 $43,270 $45,695
Base Invoice $60,636 $67,704 $40,457 $42,954
designo Package 3,100 500    
Premium 4 Package 5,700 5,700    
Polished alloy wheels 1,950 1,250    
Sunshades, second row 380 380    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,850 500
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 640 640
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 600 600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Luxury Package     4,180 4,180
Navigation Package     2,120 2,120
Steering-linked headlights     515 515
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     200 200
designo Package 2,883 465    
Premium 4 Package 5,301 5,301    
Polished alloy wheels 1,814 1,163    
Sunshades, second row 353 353    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,703 460
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 589 589
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 552 552
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Luxury Package     3,848 3,848
Navigation Package     1,956 1,956
Steering-linked headlights     473 473
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     184 184
Options (change) 14,770 11,470 10,105 8,755
Options (change) 13,737 10,668 9,305 8,062
Destination 925 925 995 995
Total Price $80,895 $85,195 $54,370 $55,445
Total Invoice $75,298 $79,297 $50,757 $52,011

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 450h
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,693
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 S350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine469hp V8503hp V8295hp V6259hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$80,895$85,195$54,370$55,445
Adjustments for Features-2,200-2,9000-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,695$82,295$54,370$53,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,600$475$0
Total Invoice$75,298$79,297$50,757$52,011
Adjustments for Features-2,048-2,6990-1,454
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,250$76,598$50,757$50,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,348$200$0

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

Model Year2017201720182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 S350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
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
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250  
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$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  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Larger infotainment display  $0$0
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge$75$75  
Chronometer$100$100  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600$600
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Suggestive steering$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,855$8,555$5,655$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,200$2,900$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,048-2,6990-1,454

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

Model Year20172018
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 Capacity17.4 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 AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested322574%
Total Not Requested114026%

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

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
LED tail lights0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested397578%
Total Not Requested114022%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
255/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested270082%
Total Not Requested57518%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
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
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
255/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested270082%
Total Not Requested57518%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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