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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: $47,895

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $300

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,307

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $1,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelGSGSGSC-ClassC-Class
Trim350460450hC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,600 $54,070 $57,450 $33,600 $39,750
Base Invoice $41,040 $48,121 $51,704 $31,248 $36,968
Navigation system 165 165 1,665    
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100      
Rear spoiler 200 200 200 300  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620        
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210      
Multimedia Package       2,650 2,650
Dynamic Handling Package       1,500 1,500
Premium 2 Package       3,700 1,400
Leather seating surfaces       1,590 1,590
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720
Rear side airbags       410 410
Rearview camera       450 450
Telematics service, such as OnStar       650 650
Proximity key       1,130 1,130
Wood trim       320  
Navigation system 148 148 1,423    
Rain-sensing wipers 420 80      
Rear spoiler 160 160 160 279  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496        
Sunshade, rear, power 168 168      
Multimedia Package       2,464 2,464
Dynamic Handling Package       1,395 1,395
Premium 2 Package       3,441 1,302
Leather seating surfaces       1,479 1,479
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670 670
Rear side airbags       381 381
Rearview camera       418 418
Telematics service, such as OnStar       604 604
Proximity key       1,051 1,051
Wood trim       298  
Options (change) 1,720 675 1,865 13,420 10,500
Options (change) 1,392 556 1,583 12,480 9,764
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $48,195 $55,620 $58,890 $47,895 $51,125
Total Invoice $43,307 $49,552 $52,862 $44,603 $47,607

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,114
Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelGSGSGSC-ClassC-Class
Trim350460450hC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$48,195$55,620$58,890$47,895$51,125
Adjustments for Features-910-2,110-2,4600-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,285$53,510$56,430$47,895$50,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,225$9,145$0$2,180
Total Invoice$43,307$49,552$52,862$44,603$47,607
Adjustments for Features-818-1,880-2,2080-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,489$47,672$50,654$44,603$46,629
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,183$8,165$0$2,026

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

Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelGSGSGSC-ClassC-Class
Trim350460450hC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr 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  
6-speed manual   $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive   $15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,440$3,640$3,990$1,530$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$910$2,110$2,460$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-818-1,880-2,2080-978

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

Model Year20102010
ModelGSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in108.7 in
Length190.0 in182.3 in
Width71.7 in69.7 in
Height56.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft312.4 ft3

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 2 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 washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested210079%
Total Not Requested55021%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 2 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 washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested87566%
Total Not Requested45034%

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