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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: $44,555

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $944

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,977

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelESC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000
Base Invoice $33,299 $30,597 $32,225 $36,270
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065      
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535      
Rear spoiler 299      
Premium II Package   3,500 3,500 1,350
Multimedia Package   2,980 2,980 2,980
Leather seating surfaces   1,570 1,570 1,570
Panoramic sunroof   1,050 1,050 1,050
Wood trim   310    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650 650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,564      
Ultra Luxury Package 3,040      
Rear spoiler 199      
Premium II Package   3,255 3,255 1,256
Multimedia Package   2,771 2,771 2,771
Leather seating surfaces   1,460 1,460 1,460
Panoramic sunroof   976 976 976
Wood trim   288    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604 604 604
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669
Options (change) 7,899 10,780 10,470 8,320
Options (change) 6,803 10,023 9,735 7,736
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $45,499 $44,555 $45,995 $48,195
Total Invoice $40,977 $41,495 $42,835 $44,881

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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: $1,116
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,373
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelESC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$45,499$44,555$45,995$48,195
Adjustments for Features-2,0600-975-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,439$44,555$45,020$46,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$465$2,390
Total Invoice$40,977$41,495$42,835$44,881
Adjustments for Features-1,8550-908-1,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,122$41,495$41,927$43,717
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$432$2,222

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

Model Year2011200920092009
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
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
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, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Metal pedals $75 $75
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$4,090$2,030$3,005$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,060$0$975$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8550-908-1,164

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

Model Year20112009
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

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%
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 seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested122561%
Total Not Requested77539%

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 II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested195077%
Total Not Requested57523%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested39025%

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 II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested195077%
Total Not Requested57523%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested39025%

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
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested39025%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%

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