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Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,670

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $6,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,809

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $3,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelGSGSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim300430C280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,150 $51,375 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $37,971 $44,694 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Rain-sensing wipers 525 225        
Navigation system 2,250 2,250 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Sunroof 1,000 1,000        
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210        
Rear spoiler 200 200        
Power driver seat     600      
Sunroof Package     1,790 1,790 1,790  
Xenon HID headlights     790 790 790 790
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690 690 690
Heated front seats     680 680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link     765 765 765 765
CD changer, remote     420 420 420  
Premium Package           925
Wood trim           775
Rain-sensing wipers 420 180        
Navigation system 1,895 1,895 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Sunroof 800 800        
Sunshade, rear, power 168 168        
Rear spoiler 160 160        
Power driver seat     558      
Sunroof Package     1,665 1,665 1,665  
Xenon HID headlights     735 735 735 735
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642 642 642
Heated front seats     633 633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link     711 711 711 711
CD changer, remote     391 391 391  
Premium Package           860
Wood trim           721
Options (change) 4,185 3,885 7,945 7,345 7,345 6,155
Options (change) 3,443 3,203 7,390 6,832 6,832 5,724
Destination 695 695 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $48,030 $55,955 $41,670 $45,670 $46,270 $62,680
Total Invoice $42,109 $48,592 $38,809 $42,529 $43,087 $58,438

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,035
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelGSGSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim300430C280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp V6300hp V8228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$48,030$55,955$41,670$45,670$46,270$62,680
Adjustments for Features-2,425-3,925-9250-1,225-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,605$52,030$40,745$45,670$45,045$60,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,425$0$4,925$4,300$19,435
Total Invoice$42,109$48,592$38,809$42,529$43,087$58,438
Adjustments for Features-2,126-3,409-8610-1,141-2,331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,983$45,183$37,948$42,529$41,946$56,107
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,200$0$4,581$3,998$18,159

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

Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelGSGSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim300430C280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200 
6-speed manual   $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50    
Proximity key$250$250    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Rear side airbags     $300
Rearview camera$200$200    
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75    
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    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 $25
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 $100
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 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 
Active steering $1000    
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$3,940$5,440$2,440$1,515$2,740$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,425$3,925$925$0$1,225$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,126-3,409-8610-1,141-2,331

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

Model Year20062006
ModelGSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.9 in
Length190.0 in178.4 in
Width71.7 in68.0 in
Height56.1 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft312.2 ft3

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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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