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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: $49,888

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $5,742

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,350

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $5,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320162016201620162016
ModelESC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,370 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $34,068 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Ultra Luxury Package 2,935          
Xenon HID headlights 515          
Alloy wheels, optional design 110          
Obstacle detection, rear 500          
Power trunk closer 400 250 250 250 250 250
Heated steering wheel 480 250 250      
Lane departure warning 965          
Rain-sensing wipers 155          
Blind spot warning system 500          
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 3,745          
Adaptive cruise control 1,500          
Remote start 499          
Rear spoiler 319 350 350      
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Parktronic Package   970 970 970 970 970
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,250 2,250 2,250
Interior Package   2,880 2,880 2,150    
Premium 2 Package   2,220 2,220 1,520    
Wood trim   325 325 325 325 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380 380 380
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440 440 440 440
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
designo Package         3,090 550
Ultra Luxury Package 2,699          
Xenon HID headlights 473          
Alloy wheels, optional design 100          
Obstacle detection, rear 460          
Power trunk closer 368 233 233 233 233 233
Heated steering wheel 443 233 233      
Lane departure warning 889          
Rain-sensing wipers 144          
Blind spot warning system 460          
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 3,452          
Adaptive cruise control 1,380          
Remote start 310          
Rear spoiler 209 326 326      
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Parktronic Package   902 902 902 902 902
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,092 2,092 2,092
Interior Package   2,678 2,678 2,000    
Premium 2 Package   2,065 2,065 1,414    
Wood trim   302 302 302 302 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669
Sunshades, second row   354 354 354 353 353
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409 409 409 409
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
designo Package         2,874 512
Options (change) 12,623 15,755 15,755 13,175 12,595 9,730
Options (change) 11,387 14,653 14,653 12,253 11,712 9,048
Destination 895 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $49,888 $55,630 $58,127 $64,900 $78,770 $83,905
Total Invoice $46,350 $51,802 $53,841 $60,422 $73,320 $78,096

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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: $3,352
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,226
Model Year201320162016201620162016
ModelESC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$49,888$55,630$58,127$64,900$78,770$83,905
Adjustments for Features0-2,390-3,915-4,765-3,965-4,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,888$53,240$54,212$60,135$74,805$79,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$972$6,895$21,565$26,000
Total Invoice$46,350$51,802$53,841$60,422$73,320$78,096
Adjustments for Features0-2,226-3,626-4,436-3,691-4,342
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,350$49,576$50,215$55,986$69,629$73,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$639$6,410$20,053$24,178

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

Model Year201320162016201620162016
ModelESC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C300C350eC450 AMGAMG 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$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100   
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500
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 collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Driver attention monitor$500     
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Lane departure prevention$150     
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Rear side airbags$300     
Temporary spare tire$150     
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     
Wiper de-icer$25     
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200     
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $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$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100     
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$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     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $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$5,440$7,830$9,355$10,205$9,405$10,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,390$3,915$4,765$3,965$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,226-3,626-4,436-3,691-4,342

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

Model Year20132016
ModelESC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in111.8 in
Length192.7 in184.5 in
Width71.7 in71.3 in
Height57.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested2600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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