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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: $50,560

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $9,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,094

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $9,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRX
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $47,620
Base Invoice $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $44,761
Premium 1 Package 1,250        
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625  
Leather Seating Package 1,950        
Advanced Lighting Package 1,900 1,900 1,050 1,050  
Power trunk closer 250        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350        
Heated front seats 580        
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990 990 1,200
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450 450  
Heated steering wheel 250        
Leather seating surfaces   1,620      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   700      
AMG Leather Package     2,590    
Navigation Package         1,915
Adaptive cruise control         1,500
Luxury Package         6,115
Comfort Package         825
Premium 1 Package 1,163        
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581  
Leather Seating Package 1,814        
Advanced Lighting Package 1,767 1,767 977 977  
Power trunk closer 233        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Rear spoiler 326        
Heated front seats 539        
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921 921 1,104
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419 419  
Heated steering wheel 233        
Leather seating surfaces   1,507      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   651      
AMG Leather Package     2,409    
Navigation Package         1,769
Adaptive cruise control         1,380
Luxury Package         5,671
Comfort Package         759
Options (change) 9,315 7,005 6,425 3,835 11,555
Options (change) 8,666 6,516 5,977 3,568 10,683
Destination 995 995 995 995 925
Total Price $50,560 $61,400 $73,520 $78,530 $60,100
Total Invoice $47,094 $57,173 $68,445 $73,104 $56,369

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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: $9,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,144
Model Year20182018201820182015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRX
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8245hp V6 H
TransmissionT9T9T7T7CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/55-19
Total Price$50,560$61,400$73,520$78,530$60,100
Adjustments for Features0-2,175-925-1,625-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,560$59,225$72,595$76,905$59,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,665$22,035$26,345$0
Total Invoice$47,094$57,173$68,445$73,104$56,369
Adjustments for Features0-2,025-861-1,513-131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,094$55,148$67,584$71,591$56,238
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,054$20,490$24,497$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRX
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700   
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100    
Heated steering wheel$100   $100
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Roof rails    $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$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 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300   
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows    $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Aux input    $50
DVD-compatible player    $0
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge $75$75$75 
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 
Metal pedals $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,190$7,365$6,115$6,815$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,175$925$1,625$140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,025-861-1,513-131

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

Model Year20182015
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 in55.5 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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-150-300%
Total Not Requested200400%

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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
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 trim250No
Total Requested417583%
Total Not Requested87517%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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