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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: $46,999

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $2,231

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,267

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $3,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017201720172017
ModelESC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800
Base Invoice $33,299 $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535          
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065          
Adaptive cruise control 1,500          
Rear spoiler 299 350 350      
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625    
Premium 1 Package   1,300 1,300      
Leather Seating Package   2,050 2,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450 450 450
Heated front seats   580 580      
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440 440 440 440
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   500 500      
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   310 310      
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       700    
Premium 3 Package         2,450 2,450
Polished alloy wheels         1,950 1,250
designo Package         3,100 500
Ultra Luxury Package 3,040          
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,564          
Adaptive cruise control 1,290          
Rear spoiler 199 326 326      
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581    
Premium 1 Package   1,209 1,209      
Leather Seating Package   1,907 1,907      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670 670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419 419 419
Heated front seats   539 539      
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409 409 409 409
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   465 465      
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   288 288      
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       651    
Premium 3 Package         2,279 2,279
Polished alloy wheels         1,814 1,163
designo Package         2,883 465
Options (change) 9,399 8,805 8,805 6,035 10,590 7,290
Options (change) 8,093 8,189 8,189 5,613 9,850 6,781
Destination 875 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $46,999 $49,230 $51,737 $58,960 $76,715 $81,015
Total Invoice $42,267 $45,849 $47,898 $54,898 $71,411 $75,410

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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: $1,506
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,907
Model Year201120172017201720172017
ModelESC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14?, 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$46,999$49,230$51,737$58,960$76,715$81,015
Adjustments for Features0-725-2,250-3,500-4,165-4,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,999$48,505$49,487$55,460$72,550$76,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$982$6,955$24,045$27,645
Total Invoice$42,267$45,849$47,898$54,898$71,411$75,410
Adjustments for Features0-675-2,083-3,259-3,877-4,528
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,267$45,174$45,815$51,639$67,534$70,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$641$6,465$22,360$25,708

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

Model Year201120172017201720172017
ModelESC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225     
Knee airbag, passenger$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
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Aux input$50     
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0   $0$0
Handwriting recognition    $200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive    $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   $25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25  
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150 $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150     
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150 
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
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$5,040$5,765$7,290$8,540$9,205$9,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$2,250$3,500$4,165$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-675-2,083-3,259-3,877-4,528

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

Model Year20112017
ModelESC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.8 in
Length191.1 in184.5 in
Width71.1 in71.3 in
Height57.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested212590%
Total Not Requested22510%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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 information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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 information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72532%
Total Not Requested156568%

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