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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: $47,175

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $1,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,539

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201220122012201220122012
ModelGSGSGSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350460450hC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,600 $54,070 $57,450 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $41,040 $48,121 $51,704 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805
Navigation system 165 165 1,665            
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100              
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500   970   970   970 970
Rear spoiler 200 200 200 300 300 300 300    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620                
Lighting Package       1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package       2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package       1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package       2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720 720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags       420 420 420 420 420 420
Proximity key       650 650 650 650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar       660 660 660 660 660 660
Wood trim       325   325   0 0
AMG Leather Package                 3,090
Navigation system 148 148 1,423            
Rain-sensing wipers 420 80              
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400   902   902   902 902
Rear spoiler 160 160 160 279 279 279 279    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 496                
Lighting Package       1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package       2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package       1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package       2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669 669 669 669 669 669
Rear side airbags       391 391 391 391 391 391
Proximity key       605 605 605 605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar       614 614 614 614 614 614
Wood trim       302   302   0 0
AMG Leather Package                 2,874
Options (change) 2,010 965 1,865 12,375 11,080 12,375 11,080 9,250 10,590
Options (change) 1,624 788 1,583 11,510 10,306 11,510 10,306 8,604 9,850
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $48,485 $55,910 $58,890 $48,050 $47,175 $51,270 $50,385 $50,700 $72,095
Total Invoice $43,539 $49,784 $52,862 $44,749 $43,936 $47,744 $46,921 $47,214 $67,230

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $383
Model Year201020102010201220122012201220122012
ModelGSGSGSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350460450hC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$48,485$55,910$58,890$48,050$47,175$51,270$50,385$50,700$72,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-1,375-740-15-2,440-1,715-740-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,485$54,710$57,515$47,310$47,160$48,830$48,670$49,960$70,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,225$9,030$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,800$23,695
Total Invoice$43,539$49,784$52,862$44,749$43,936$47,744$46,921$47,214$67,230
Adjustments for Features0-1,069-1,234-689-14-2,272-1,597-689-1,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,539$48,715$51,628$44,060$43,922$45,472$45,324$46,525$66,074
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,176$8,089$138$0$1,550$1,402$2,603$22,152

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

Model Year201020102010201220122012201220122012
ModelGSGSGSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350460450hC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  $0$0
AWD     $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250 $250 $250$250
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50      
Sunshade, rear, power  $225      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75      
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 $150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 $250 $250$250
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25      
Rear seat pass-through$100$100       
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15      
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0 $0$0
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Media drive   $15$15$15$15$15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25      
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75      
Chronometer        $100
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125      
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25      
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50      
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75$75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300      
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75 $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
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$50$50$50$50
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$100$100$100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control        $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls        $100
Total Value of Features$3,115$4,315$4,490$3,855$3,130$5,555$4,830$3,855$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$1,375$740$15$2,440$1,715$740$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,069-1,234-689-14-2,272-1,597-689-1,156

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

Model Year20102012
ModelGSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in108.7 in
Length190.0 in180.7 in
Width71.7 in69.7 in
Height56.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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 C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%

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