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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: $43,375

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $2,124

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,395

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006200620062006
ModelESC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $33,299 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065        
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535        
Rear spoiler 299        
Power driver seat   600      
Sunroof Package   1,790 1,790 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690 690
Rear side airbags   385 385 385  
Satellite radio   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   680 680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link   765 765 765 765
Xenon HID headlights   790 790 790 790
Telematics service, such as OnStar   820 820 820  
Navigation system   2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
CD changer, remote   420 420 420  
Premium Package         925
Wood trim         775
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,564        
Ultra Luxury Package 3,040        
Rear spoiler 199        
Power driver seat   558      
Sunroof Package   1,665 1,665 1,665  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642 642
Rear side airbags   358 358 358  
Satellite radio   465 465 465 465
Heated front seats   633 633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link   711 711 711 711
Xenon HID headlights   735 735 735 735
Telematics service, such as OnStar   763 763 763  
Navigation system   2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
CD changer, remote   391 391 391  
Premium Package         860
Wood trim         721
Options (change) 7,899 9,650 9,050 9,050 6,655
Options (change) 6,803 8,976 8,418 8,418 6,189
Destination 875 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $45,499 $43,375 $47,375 $47,975 $63,180
Total Invoice $40,977 $40,395 $44,115 $44,673 $58,903

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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: $126
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,416
Model Year20112006200620062006
ModelESC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$45,499$43,375$47,375$47,975$63,180
Adjustments for Features-3,175-9250-1,225-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,324$42,450$47,375$46,750$61,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,925$4,300$18,730
Total Invoice$40,977$40,395$44,115$44,673$58,903
Adjustments for Features-2,859-8610-1,141-1,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,118$39,534$44,115$43,532$57,038
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,581$3,998$17,504

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

Model Year20112006200620062006
ModelESC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200 
6-speed manual  $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Rearview camera$200    
Tire-pressure monitor$75    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0    
Surround sound$250   $250
Traffic + travel information$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,015$3,765$2,840$4,065$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,175$925$0$1,225$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,859-8610-1,141-1,865

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

Model Year20112006
ModelESC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.9 in
Length191.1 in178.4 in
Width71.1 in68.0 in
Height57.1 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested105061%
Total Not Requested67539%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested107554%
Total Not Requested92546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested155095%
Total Not Requested755%

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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested155095%
Total Not Requested755%

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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested155095%
Total Not Requested755%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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