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Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $41,410 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan | |||||||
| Difference: $8,465 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,570 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan | |||||||
| Difference: $6,387 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | GS | GS | GS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 350 | 460 | 450h | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $46,900 | $55,370 | $58,950 | $31,600 | $33,300 | $36,900 | $53,800 |
| Base Invoice | $42,210 | $49,279 | $53,056 | $29,388 | $30,969 | $34,317 | $50,034 |
| Navigation system | 1,165 | 1,165 | 1,665 | ||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | 525 | 100 | |||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 210 | 210 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 200 | 200 | 200 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,550 | 1,550 | 1,550 | ||||
| Premium II Package | 2,750 | 2,750 | 1,350 | 1,080 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | |||
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | 375 | 375 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | 710 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,068 | 1,068 | 1,523 | ||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | 452 | 86 | |||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 180 | 180 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 172 | 172 | 172 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,442 | 1,442 | 1,442 | ||||
| Premium II Package | 2,558 | 2,558 | 1,256 | 1,004 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 604 | 604 | 604 | 604 | |||
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | 349 | 349 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 2,100 | 1,675 | 1,865 | 8,985 | 8,985 | 7,585 | 5,765 |
| Options (change) | 1,872 | 1,506 | 1,695 | 8,357 | 8,357 | 7,055 | 5,361 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 825 | 825 | 825 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $49,875 | $57,920 | $61,690 | $41,410 | $43,110 | $45,310 | $62,140 |
| Total Invoice | $44,957 | $51,660 | $55,626 | $38,570 | $40,151 | $42,197 | $57,970 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,230 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,372 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | GS | GS | GS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 350 | 460 | 450h | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 303hp V6 | 342hp V8 | 292hp V6 H | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 451hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 | CVT-6 | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 134, 10 | 134, 10 | 134, 10 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $49,875 | $57,920 | $61,690 | $41,410 | $43,110 | $45,310 | $62,140 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,235 | -3,935 | -4,285 | 0 | -1,175 | -1,450 | -1,750 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,640 | $53,985 | $57,405 | $41,410 | $41,935 | $43,860 | $60,390 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,345 | $9,765 | $0 | $525 | $2,450 | $18,980 |
| Total Invoice | $44,957 | $51,660 | $55,626 | $38,570 | $40,151 | $42,197 | $57,970 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,015 | -3,510 | -3,864 | 0 | -1,094 | -1,350 | -1,633 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $42,942 | $48,150 | $51,762 | $38,570 | $39,057 | $40,847 | $56,337 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,208 | $8,820 | $0 | $487 | $2,277 | $17,767 |
Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | GS | GS | GS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 350 | 460 | 450h | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||||
| Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $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 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $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 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Active steering | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,265 | $5,965 | $6,315 | $2,030 | $3,205 | $3,480 | $3,780 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,235 | $3,935 | $4,285 | $0 | $1,175 | $1,450 | $1,750 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,015 | -3,510 | -3,864 | 0 | -1,094 | -1,350 | -1,633 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | GS | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 190.0 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,796 lb. | 3,528 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.4 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.5 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.0 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.4 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.4 in | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.7 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1825 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 20% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 640 | 42% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1825 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 20% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 640 | 42% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 640 | 42% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 875 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 34% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 640 | 42% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 775 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 6% |
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