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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: $44,520

Lexus RX 330   
Difference: $830

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,877

Lexus RX 330   
Difference: $3,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG330400h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $36,370 $44,660
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $32,186 $39,746
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500        
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720    
Wood trim 325   325   0 0   380
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300        
AMG Leather Package           3,090    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.             6,790  
Heated front seats             665 665
Navigation system               2,350
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325        
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669    
Wood trim 302   302   0 0   304
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279        
AMG Leather Package           2,874    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.             5,464  
Heated front seats             532 532
Navigation system               1,980
Options (change) 9,675 9,350 9,675 9,350 6,550 7,890 7,455 3,395
Options (change) 8,998 8,696 8,998 8,696 6,092 7,338 5,996 2,816
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0 -2,200
Total Price $45,350 $45,445 $48,570 $48,655 $48,000 $69,395 $44,520 $46,550
Total Invoice $42,237 $42,326 $45,232 $45,311 $44,702 $64,718 $38,877 $41,057

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,299
Model Year20122012201220122012201220062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG330400h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8223hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12210, 11132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$45,350$45,445$48,570$48,655$48,000$69,395$44,520$46,550
Adjustments for Features-65-65-1,765-1,765-65-5650-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,285$45,380$46,805$46,890$47,935$68,830$44,520$46,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$95$1,520$1,605$2,650$23,545$0$2,005
Total Invoice$42,237$42,326$45,232$45,311$44,702$64,718$38,877$41,057
Adjustments for Features-61-61-1,644-1,644-61-5270-22
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,176$42,265$43,588$43,667$44,641$64,191$38,877$41,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$89$1,412$1,491$2,465$22,015$0$2,158

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

Model Year20122012201220122012201220062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG330400h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed automatic      $900 
CVT       $1000
RWD$0$0  $0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700    
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate      $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor      $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover      $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25
Roof rack      $300$300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear wiper      $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass      $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0  
Body kit (gray/black)      $0$0
Bodyside moldings      $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275$275
Laminated front side windows      $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75$75
Chronometer     $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights      $125$125
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats      $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100  
Total Value of Features$3,180$3,180$4,880$4,880$3,180$3,680$3,115$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$65$65$1,765$1,765$65$565$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments-61-61-1,644-1,644-61-5270-22

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

Model Year20122006
ModelC-ClassRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in106.9 in
Length180.7 in186.2 in
Width69.7 in72.6 in
Height56.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,861 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.484.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 330

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 210W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested407586%
Total Not Requested65014%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 400h

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 washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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