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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: $42,955

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $5,978

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,004

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $5,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006200620062006
ModelESESC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350300hC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $41,820 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $36,438 $39,171 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Ultra Luxury Package 8,520 7,980        
Rear spoiler 319          
Bodyside moldings 199 199        
Power driver seat     600      
Sunroof Package     1,790 1,790 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690 690 690
Rear side airbags     385 385 385  
Satellite radio     500 500 500 500
Heated front seats     680 680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link     765 765 765 765
Xenon HID headlights     790 790 790 790
Telematics service, such as OnStar     820 820 820  
Navigation system     2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Premium Package           925
Wood trim           775
Ultra Luxury Package 7,847 7,350        
Rear spoiler 209          
Bodyside moldings 130 130        
Power driver seat     558      
Sunroof Package     1,665 1,665 1,665  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642 642 642
Rear side airbags     358 358 358  
Satellite radio     465 465 465 465
Heated front seats     633 633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link     711 711 711 711
Xenon HID headlights     735 735 735 735
Telematics service, such as OnStar     763 763 763  
Navigation system     2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Premium Package           860
Wood trim           721
Options (change) 9,038 8,179 9,230 8,630 8,630 6,655
Options (change) 8,186 7,480 8,585 8,027 8,027 6,189
Destination 995 995 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $48,933 $50,994 $42,955 $46,955 $47,555 $63,180
Total Invoice $45,619 $47,646 $40,004 $43,724 $44,282 $58,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus ES 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20
Model Year201820182006200620062006
ModelESESC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350300hC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT6CVT-6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$48,933$50,994$42,955$46,955$47,555$63,180
Adjustments for Features-6,925-6,750-9250-1,225-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,008$44,244$42,030$46,955$46,330$60,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,236$0$4,925$4,300$18,950
Total Invoice$45,619$47,646$40,004$43,724$44,282$58,903
Adjustments for Features-6,456-6,307-8610-1,141-2,051
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,163$41,339$39,143$43,724$43,141$56,852
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,176$0$4,581$3,998$17,709

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

Model Year201820182006200620062006
ModelESESC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350300hC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200 
6-speed manual   $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Power trunk closer$350$350    
Proximity key$250$250    
Remote app$25$25    
Sunshades, second row$125$125    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Forward collision warning$200$200    
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200    
Lane departure warning$200$200    
Obstacle detection, front$150$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200     
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, remote     $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
HD radio$50$50    
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound$250$250   $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Folding second row seats     $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$9,990$9,815$3,990$3,065$4,290$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,925$6,750$925$0$1,225$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,456-6,307-8610-1,141-2,051

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

Model Year20182006
ModelESC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in106.9 in
Length192.7 in178.4 in
Width71.7 in68.0 in
Height57.1 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested257549%
Total Not Requested272551%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested257552%
Total Not Requested242548%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested155095%
Total Not Requested755%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested155095%
Total Not Requested755%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested155095%
Total Not Requested755%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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