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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: $44,814

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $2,556

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,003

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $5,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelESC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,120 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990
Base Invoice $30,253 $31,611 $33,387 $37,191
Ultra Luxury Package 5,380      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,250      
Rear spoiler 299 300    
Premium 1 Package   1,995 1,995  
Multimedia Package   2,700 2,700 2,700
Lighting Package   985 985 985
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620 1,620
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090
Wood trim   325    
Proximity key   1,140 1,140 1,140
Heated front seats   750 750 750
Rearview camera   460 460 460
Rear side airbags   420 420 420
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Ultra Luxury Package 4,378      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,408      
Rear spoiler 199 279    
Premium 1 Package   1,855 1,855  
Multimedia Package   2,511 2,511 2,511
Lighting Package   916 916 916
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507 1,507
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014
Wood trim   302    
Proximity key   1,060 1,060 1,060
Heated front seats   698 698 698
Rearview camera   428 428 428
Rear side airbags   391 391 391
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669
Options (change) 9,929 12,505 11,880 9,885
Options (change) 7,985 11,630 11,049 9,194
Destination 765 875 875 875
Total Price $44,814 $47,370 $48,655 $50,750
Total Invoice $39,003 $44,116 $45,311 $47,260

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,516
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,949
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelESC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$44,814$47,370$48,655$50,750
Adjustments for Features-9600-775-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,854$47,370$47,880$49,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$510$2,330
Total Invoice$39,003$44,116$45,311$47,260
Adjustments for Features-8360-722-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,167$44,116$44,589$46,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$473$2,166

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

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelESC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,515$2,555$3,330$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$960$0$775$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-8360-722-978

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

Model Year20082011
ModelESC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in108.7 in
Length191.1 in182.3 in
Width71.1 in69.7 in
Height57.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested282577%
Total Not Requested85023%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested107561%
Total Not Requested70039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested107561%
Total Not Requested70039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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