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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: $45,630

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021200920092009
ModelESC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,000 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000
Luxury Package 3,695      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,615      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 379 700 700 700
Panoramic sunroof 500 1,050 1,050 1,050
Rear spoiler 319      
Premium II Package   3,500 3,500 1,350
Multimedia Package   2,980 2,980 2,980
Leather seating surfaces   1,570 1,570 1,570
Wood trim   310    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650 650 650
iPod integration   375 375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Luxury Package 3,397      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,413      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 651 651 651
Panoramic sunroof 460 976 976 976
Rear spoiler 209      
Premium II Package   3,255 3,255 1,256
Multimedia Package   2,771 2,771 2,771
Leather seating surfaces   1,460 1,460 1,460
Wood trim   288    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604 604 604
iPod integration   349 349 349
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669
Options (change) 7,508 11,855 11,545 9,395
Options (change) 6,729 11,023 10,735 8,736
Destination 1,025 875 875 875
Total Price $48,533 $45,630 $47,070 $49,270

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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: $1,857
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,501
Model Year2021200920092009
ModelESC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT8M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$48,533$45,630$47,070$49,270
Adjustments for Features-4,7600-975-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,773$45,630$46,095$48,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$465$2,390

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

Model Year2021200920092009
ModelESC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$7,340$2,580$3,555$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,760$0$975$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-7600-908-1,164

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

Model Year20212009
ModelESC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in108.7 in
Length195.9 in182.3 in
Width73.4 in69.7 in
Height56.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,691 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume16.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
LED headlights250No
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
Total Requested162557%
Total Not Requested125043%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested195077%
Total Not Requested57523%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested195077%
Total Not Requested57523%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%

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