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Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $37,125 Lexus ES 330 | |||||||
| Difference: $7,925 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,722 Lexus ES 330 | |||||||
| Difference: $9,236 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | ES | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 330 | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $32,300 | $34,800 | $35,220 | $38,020 | $38,430 | $40,575 | $58,930 |
| Base Invoice | $28,640 | $32,364 | $32,755 | $35,359 | $35,740 | $37,735 | $54,805 |
| Stability control | 650 | ||||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 640 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 2,200 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | 640 | ||||||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | |
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Wood trim | 325 | 325 | 0 | 0 | |||
| AMG Leather Package | 3,090 | ||||||
| Stability control | 520 | ||||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 512 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,843 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | 512 | ||||||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | |
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Wood trim | 302 | 302 | 0 | 0 | |||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,874 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 4,130 | 9,375 | 9,050 | 9,375 | 9,050 | 6,550 | 7,890 |
| Options (change) | 3,387 | 8,719 | 8,417 | 8,719 | 8,417 | 6,092 | 7,338 |
| Destination | 695 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $37,125 | $45,050 | $45,145 | $48,270 | $48,355 | $48,000 | $69,395 |
| Total Invoice | $32,722 | $41,958 | $42,047 | $44,953 | $45,032 | $44,702 | $64,718 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 330 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,735 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,196 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | ES | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 330 | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 218hp V6 | 201hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 451hp V8 |
| Transmission | A5 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 86, 7 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $37,125 | $45,050 | $45,145 | $48,270 | $48,355 | $48,000 | $69,395 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,190 | -2,190 | -3,890 | -3,890 | -2,390 | -2,890 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $37,125 | $42,860 | $42,955 | $44,380 | $44,465 | $45,610 | $66,505 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $95 | $1,520 | $1,605 | $2,750 | $23,645 |
| Total Invoice | $32,722 | $41,958 | $42,047 | $44,953 | $45,032 | $44,702 | $64,718 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,040 | -2,040 | -3,623 | -3,623 | -2,226 | -2,695 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,722 | $39,918 | $40,007 | $41,330 | $41,409 | $42,476 | $62,023 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $89 | $1,412 | $1,491 | $2,558 | $22,105 |
Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | ES | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 330 | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | ||||||
| DVD-compatible player | $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 | ||||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| 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 | ||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | $1,915 | $4,105 | $4,105 | $5,805 | $5,805 | $4,305 | $4,805 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,190 | $2,190 | $3,890 | $3,890 | $2,390 | $2,890 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,040 | -2,040 | -3,623 | -3,623 | -2,226 | -2,695 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 |
| Model | ES | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 180.7 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,473 lb. | 3,429 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.6 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.8 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.8 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.5 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 23% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 28% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 78% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 23% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 28% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 78% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 23% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 28% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 78% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 23% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 28% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 78% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 23% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 23% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 22% |
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