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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: $46,853

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $3,487

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,586

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $3,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018201820182018
ModelESC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,700 $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $35,314 $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Navigation Package 1,795          
Ultra Luxury Package 2,935          
Xenon HID headlights 565          
Alloy wheels, optional design 110          
Obstacle detection, rear 500          
Power trunk closer 400 250 250      
Heated steering wheel 450 250 250      
Remote start 499          
Blind spot warning system 500   550      
Rain-sensing wipers 155          
Rear spoiler 319 350 350      
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625 625 625
Premium 1 Package   1,250        
Leather Seating Package   1,950 1,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450 450 450
Heated front seats   580 580      
Sunshades, second row   380   380 380 380
Sunshade, rear, power   440 750 440 440 440
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850 850 850   850
Premium Package     700      
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       700    
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Navigation Package 1,660          
Ultra Luxury Package 2,699          
Xenon HID headlights 521          
Alloy wheels, optional design 100          
Obstacle detection, rear 460          
Power trunk closer 368 233 233      
Heated steering wheel 416 233 233      
Remote start 310          
Blind spot warning system 460   512      
Rain-sensing wipers 144          
Rear spoiler 209 326 326      
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581 581 581
Premium 1 Package   1,163        
Leather Seating Package   1,814 1,814      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670 670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419 419 419
Heated front seats   539 539      
Sunshades, second row   354   354 353 353
Sunshade, rear, power   409 698 409 409 409
Panoramic sunroof   930 930 930 930 930
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791 791 791   791
Premium Package     651      
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       651    
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 8,228 9,095 9,025 6,785 6,205 4,465
Options (change) 7,347 8,462 8,397 6,312 5,771 4,153
Destination 925 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $46,853 $50,340 $53,877 $61,180 $73,300 $79,160
Total Invoice $43,586 $46,890 $49,896 $56,969 $68,239 $73,689

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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: $1,787
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,721
Model Year201520182018201820182018
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
TransmissionT6T9T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$46,853$50,340$53,877$61,180$73,300$79,160
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-2,575-3,875-2,725-3,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,853$48,640$51,302$57,305$70,575$75,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,662$8,665$21,935$27,095
Total Invoice$43,586$46,890$49,896$56,969$68,239$73,689
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-2,385-3,608-2,537-3,188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,586$45,307$47,511$53,361$65,702$70,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,204$8,054$20,395$25,194

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

Model Year201520182018201820182018
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     
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100   
Power trunk closer$350$350$350   
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
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, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Obstacle detection, front$150     
Obstacle detection, rear$250     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
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$0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0     
Aux input$50     
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0     
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0     
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$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     
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$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
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$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$5,215$6,915$7,790$9,090$7,940$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$2,575$3,875$2,725$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-2,385-3,608-2,537-3,188

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

Model Year20152018
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.17.4 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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Power trunk closer
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
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 system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power trunk closer
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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