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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: $48,440

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,111

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelGSGSGSC-ClassC-Class
Trim350460450hC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $55,370 $58,950 $33,990 $39,990
Base Invoice $42,210 $49,279 $53,056 $31,611 $37,191
Navigation system 1,165 1,165 1,665    
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100      
Rear spoiler 200 200 200 300  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620        
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210      
Lighting Package       985 985
Multimedia Package       2,700 2,700
Dynamic Handling Package       1,500  
Premium 1 Package       1,995  
Leather seating surfaces       1,620 1,620
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720
Rear side airbags       420 420
Rearview camera       460 460
Telematics service, such as OnStar       660 660
Heated front seats       750 750
Proximity key       1,140 1,140
Wood trim       325  
Navigation system 1,068 1,068 1,523    
Rain-sensing wipers 452 86      
Rear spoiler 172 172 172 279  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 533        
Sunshade, rear, power 180 180      
Lighting Package       916 916
Multimedia Package       2,511 2,511
Dynamic Handling Package       1,395  
Premium 1 Package       1,855  
Leather seating surfaces       1,507 1,507
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669 669
Rear side airbags       391 391
Rearview camera       428 428
Telematics service, such as OnStar       614 614
Heated front seats       698 698
Proximity key       1,060 1,060
Wood trim       302  
Options (change) 2,720 1,675 1,865 13,575 9,455
Options (change) 2,405 1,506 1,695 12,625 8,794
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $50,495 $57,920 $61,690 $48,440 $50,320
Total Invoice $45,490 $51,660 $55,626 $45,111 $46,860

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $441
Model Year20112011201120112011
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)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$50,495$57,920$61,690$48,440$50,320
Adjustments for Features-910-2,110-2,4600-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,585$55,810$59,230$48,440$49,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,225$9,645$0$1,330
Total Invoice$45,490$51,660$55,626$45,111$46,860
Adjustments for Features-820-1,882-2,2180-512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,670$49,778$53,408$45,111$46,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,108$8,738$0$1,237

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

Model Year20112011201120112011
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  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$2,940$4,140$4,490$2,030$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$910$2,110$2,460$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-820-1,882-2,2180-512

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

Model Year20112011
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested127572%
Total Not Requested50028%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
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%

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