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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: $52,326

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $2,681

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,692

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $5,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082018201820182018
ModelGSGSGSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350460450hC350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,550 $53,020 $55,800 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $39,203 $46,127 $49,104 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,500        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500          
Tires, run-flat 1,190 320 320        
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100          
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200 200   450 450 450 450
Rear spoiler 200 200 200 350      
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210   750 440 440 440
Satellite radio 486 486 486        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330     500      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620            
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900 900 900        
designo Package       3,800 3,100 3,100 500
Heated front seats       580      
Parktronic Package       970      
Garmin Map Pilot       625 625 625 625
Interior ambient lighting, configurable       310      
Power trunk closer       250      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720 720 720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       850 850   850
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         700    
Navigation system 1,555 1,555 1,275        
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400          
Tires, run-flat 952 256 256        
Rain-sensing wipers 420 80          
Cooled or ventilated front seats 160 160   419 419 419 419
Rear spoiler 160 160 160 326      
Sunshade, rear, power 168 168   698 409 409 409
Satellite radio 389 389 389        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 264     465      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496            
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760 760 760        
designo Package       3,534 2,883 2,883 465
Heated front seats       539      
Parktronic Package       902      
Garmin Map Pilot       581 581 581 581
Interior ambient lighting, configurable       288      
Power trunk closer       233      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670 670 670 670
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       791 791   791
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         651    
Options (change) 7,011 4,766 3,406 10,155 6,885 5,335 3,585
Options (change) 5,724 3,928 2,840 9,446 6,404 4,962 3,335
Destination 765 765 765 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $52,326 $58,551 $58,671 $55,007 $61,280 $72,430 $78,280
Total Invoice $45,692 $50,820 $51,409 $50,945 $57,061 $67,430 $72,871

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,519
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,363
Model Year2008200820082018201820182018
ModelGSGSGSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350460450hC350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$52,326$58,551$58,671$55,007$61,280$72,430$78,280
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-850-4,200-4,325-3,175-3,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,326$57,351$57,821$50,807$56,955$69,255$74,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,025$5,495$0$6,148$18,448$23,598
Total Invoice$45,692$50,820$51,409$50,945$57,061$67,430$72,871
Adjustments for Features0-1,042-745-3,890-4,027-2,956-3,607
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,692$49,778$50,664$47,055$53,034$64,474$69,264
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,086$4,972$0$5,979$17,419$22,209

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

Model Year2008200820082018201820182018
ModelGSGSGSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350460450hC350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300     
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400  
RWD$0$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD    $1700  
Accessories 
Eco accelerator   $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50    
Power trunk closer   $350   
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app   $75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system   $500   
Sunshades, second row   $125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150    
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15    
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
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$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
Cassette player$50$50$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325    
CD player   $125$125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200$200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225$225
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100$100$100
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Headlight washers$50$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150    
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $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$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$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$4,890$6,090$5,740$9,090$9,215$8,065$8,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$850$4,200$4,325$3,175$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,042-745-3,890-4,027-2,956-3,607

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

Model Year20082018
ModelGSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in111.8 in
Length190.0 in184.5 in
Width71.7 in71.3 in
Height56.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Power trunk closer
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
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%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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 information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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 information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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