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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: $47,520

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $675

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,307

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $947

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020092009
ModelGSGSGSC-ClassC-Class
Trim350460450hC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,600 $54,070 $57,450 $39,000 $56,300
Base Invoice $41,040 $48,121 $51,704 $36,270 $52,359
Navigation system 165 165 1,665    
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100      
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210      
Rear spoiler 200 200 200    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620        
Multimedia Package       2,980 2,980
Premium II Package       1,350 1,100
Leather seating surfaces       1,570  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720
iPod integration       375 375
Telematics service, such as OnStar       650 650
Seating Package         2,980
Wood trim         0
Navigation system 148 148 1,423    
Rain-sensing wipers 420 80      
Sunshade, rear, power 168 168      
Rear spoiler 160 160 160    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496        
Multimedia Package       2,771 2,771
Premium II Package       1,256 1,023
Leather seating surfaces       1,460  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669 669
iPod integration       349 349
Telematics service, such as OnStar       604 604
Seating Package         2,771
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 1,720 675 1,865 7,645 8,805
Options (change) 1,392 556 1,583 7,109 8,187
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0 2,100
Total Price $48,195 $55,620 $58,890 $47,520 $68,080
Total Invoice $43,307 $49,552 $52,862 $44,254 $63,521

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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: $385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,899
Model Year20102010201020092009
ModelGSGSGSC-ClassC-Class
Trim350460450hC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$48,195$55,620$58,890$47,520$68,080
Adjustments for Features-1,060-2,260-2,6100-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,135$53,360$56,280$47,520$66,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,225$9,145$0$18,910
Total Invoice$43,307$49,552$52,862$44,254$63,521
Adjustments for Features-952-2,013-2,3430-1,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,355$47,539$50,519$44,254$61,981
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,184$8,164$0$17,727

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

Model Year20102010201020092009
ModelGSGSGSC-ClassC-Class
Trim350460450hC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
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  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
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
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$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, driver seat   $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 $150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,790$4,990$5,340$2,730$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,060$2,260$2,610$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-952-2,013-2,3430-1,540

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

Model Year20102009
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 C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%
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 washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested87566%
Total Not Requested45034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested107596%
Total Not Requested504%

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