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Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,345

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $6,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,680

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $9,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017201720172017
ModelESC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim330C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,300 $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800
Base Invoice $28,640 $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704
Stability control 650          
Xenon HID headlights 640          
Heated front seats 640 580 580      
Navigation system 2,200          
Sunshade, rear, power 210 440 440 440 440 440
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330 500 500      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620          
Polished alloy wheels 2,060       1,950 1,250
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625 625 625
Leather Seating Package   2,050 2,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450    
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Stability control 520          
Xenon HID headlights 512          
Heated front seats 512 539 539      
Navigation system 1,843          
Sunshade, rear, power 168 409 409 409 409 409
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 264 465 465      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496          
Polished alloy wheels 1,030       1,814 1,163
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581 581 581
Leather Seating Package   1,907 1,907      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670 670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419    
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 7,350 6,845 6,845 5,335 7,805 4,515
Options (change) 5,345 6,366 6,366 4,962 7,259 4,199
Destination 695 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $40,345 $47,270 $49,777 $58,260 $73,930 $78,240
Total Invoice $34,680 $44,026 $46,075 $54,247 $68,820 $72,828

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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: $3,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,412
Model Year200620172017201720172017
ModelESC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim330C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionA5T7T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$40,345$47,270$49,777$58,260$73,930$78,240
Adjustments for Features0-3,150-4,775-6,650-6,350-6,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,345$44,120$45,002$51,610$67,580$71,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$882$7,490$23,460$27,820
Total Invoice$34,680$44,026$46,075$54,247$68,820$72,828
Adjustments for Features0-2,934-4,420-6,192-5,911-5,864
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,680$41,092$41,655$48,055$62,909$66,964
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$563$6,963$21,817$25,872

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

Model Year200620172017201720172017
ModelESC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim330C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 $1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400  
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Eco accelerator  $100   
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
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 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50     
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350  
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,765$7,915$9,540$11,415$11,115$11,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150$4,775$6,650$6,350$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,934-4,420-6,192-5,911-5,864

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

Model Year20062017
ModelESC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in111.8 in
Length191.1 in184.5 in
Width71.3 in71.3 in
Height57.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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