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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: $47,499

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $4,876

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,697

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $6,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelESC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $35,350 $38,950 $41,400
Base Invoice $33,299 $32,876 $36,224 $38,502
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065      
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535      
Adaptive cruise control 1,500      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 970 970 970
Rear spoiler 299 300 300  
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Rear side airbags   420 420 420
Proximity key   650 650 650
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440 440
Special order charge   250 250 250
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090
Wood trim       0
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,564      
Ultra Luxury Package 3,040      
Adaptive cruise control 1,290      
Obstacle detection, rear 430 902 902 902
Rear spoiler 199 279 279  
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669
Rear side airbags   391 391 391
Proximity key   605 605 605
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409 409
Special order charge   250 250 250
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 9,899 16,120 16,120 13,320
Options (change) 8,523 15,011 15,011 12,407
Destination 875 905 905 905
Total Price $47,499 $52,375 $55,975 $55,625
Total Invoice $42,697 $48,792 $52,140 $51,814

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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: $2,611
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,985
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelESC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
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$47,499$52,375$55,975$55,625
Adjustments for Features0-2,265-4,115-2,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,499$50,110$51,860$53,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750$2,900
Total Invoice$42,697$48,792$52,140$51,814
Adjustments for Features0-2,110-3,833-2,436
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,697$46,682$48,307$49,378
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625$2,696

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

Model Year2011201320132013
ModelESC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
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
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $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-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Wood trim$300  $300
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$0
Total Value of Features$4,015$6,280$8,130$6,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,265$4,115$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,110-3,833-2,436

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

Model Year20112013
ModelESC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in108.7 in
Length191.1 in180.7 in
Width71.1 in69.7 in
Height57.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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 camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels350No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested152565%
Total Not Requested82535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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