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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: $54,170

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $27,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,573

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $25,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassRXRX
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 S350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $66,100 $73,700 $43,270 $45,695
Base Invoice $61,473 $68,541 $40,457 $42,954
Advanced Lighting Package 1,050      
designo Package 3,100 500    
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200    
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250    
Polished alloy wheels 1,950 1,250    
Sunshades, second row 380 380    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 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    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850    
Luxury Package     4,180 4,180
Navigation Package     2,120 2,120
Steering-linked headlights     515 515
Advanced Lighting Package 977      
designo Package 2,883 465    
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046    
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093    
Polished alloy wheels 1,814 1,163    
Sunshades, second row 353 353    
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 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    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791    
Luxury Package     3,848 3,848
Navigation Package     1,956 1,956
Steering-linked headlights     473 473
Options (change) 14,090 10,590 9,905 8,555
Options (change) 13,106 9,851 9,121 7,878
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $81,185 $85,285 $54,170 $55,245
Total Invoice $75,574 $79,387 $50,573 $51,827

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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: $26,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,921
Model Year2018201820182018
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$81,185$85,285$54,170$55,245
Adjustments for Features-1,375-1,2750-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,810$84,010$54,170$53,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$475$0
Total Invoice$75,574$79,387$50,573$51,827
Adjustments for Features-1,280-1,1870-1,454
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,294$78,200$50,573$50,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,906$200$0

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

Model Year2018201820182018
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
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75  
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
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 headlights$200 $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge$75$75  
Chronometer$100$100  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
LED headlights$1000   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150$150
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$7,380$7,280$6,005$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,375$1,275$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,280-1,1870-1,454

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

Model Year20182018
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

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35044%
Total Not Requested45056%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
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
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250Yes
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
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250Yes
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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