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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: $48,579

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $7,571

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,333

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $6,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015201520152015
ModelESC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,100 $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $35,688 $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867
Lexus Safety System+ 500        
Rain-sensing wipers 155        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 970 970 970 970
Blind spot warning system 500        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,650        
Ultra Luxury Package 3,500        
Alloy wheels, optional design 40        
Power trunk closer 400 250 250 250 250
Heated steering wheel 450        
LED headlights 515        
Rear spoiler 319 300 300    
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Premium Package   2,700      
Wood trim   325   0  
Lighting Package   800 800 800 800
Interior Package   2,300 2,300    
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags   420 420 420 420
Special order charge   250 250    
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380 380
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440 440 440
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Lexus Safety System+ 460        
Rain-sensing wipers 144        
Obstacle detection, rear 460 902 902 902 902
Blind spot warning system 460        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,447        
Ultra Luxury Package 3,221        
Alloy wheels, optional design 37        
Power trunk closer 368 233 233 233 233
Heated steering wheel 416        
LED headlights 473        
Rear spoiler 209 279 279    
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Premium Package   2,511      
Wood trim   302   0  
Lighting Package   744 744 744 744
Interior Package   2,139 2,139    
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Rear side airbags   391 391 391 391
Special order charge   233 233    
Sunshades, second row   354 354 353 353
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409 409 409
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Options (change) 9,529 16,825 13,800 13,540 10,950
Options (change) 8,695 15,648 12,835 12,592 10,183
Destination 950 925 925 925 925
Total Price $48,579 $56,150 $63,315 $78,365 $83,775
Total Invoice $45,333 $52,285 $58,949 $72,944 $77,975

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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: $4,406
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,005
Model Year20162015201520152015
ModelESC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$48,579$56,150$63,315$78,365$83,775
Adjustments for Features0-3,165-5,240-3,790-4,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,579$52,985$58,075$74,575$78,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,090$21,590$25,850
Total Invoice$45,333$52,285$58,949$72,944$77,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,947-4,879-3,528-4,598
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,333$49,338$54,070$69,416$73,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,732$20,078$24,039

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

Model Year20162015201520152015
ModelESC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100    
Semi-automated parking system $500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $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 
Automatic start / stop $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    
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450
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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100  
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,815$6,980$9,055$7,605$8,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,165$5,240$3,790$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,947-4,879-3,528-4,598

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

Model Year20162015
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

Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested2600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

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