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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: $52,170 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 | |||||||
| Difference: $1,715 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $48,406 Lexus GS 350 | |||||||
| Difference: $177 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | GS | GS | GS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 350 | 460 | 450h | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $46,900 | $55,370 | $58,950 | $38,400 | $48,590 | $63,900 | $71,900 |
| Base Invoice | $42,210 | $49,279 | $53,056 | $35,712 | $45,189 | $59,427 | $66,867 |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,165 | 1,165 | 1,665 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | 970 | 970 | 970 | 970 | |
| Tires, run-flat | 1,190 | 320 | 320 | ||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | 525 | 100 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 200 | 200 | 200 | 300 | 300 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 210 | 210 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 200 | 200 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 620 | ||||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,690 | 2,690 | 2,690 | 2,690 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,700 | ||||||
| Interior Package | 2,300 | 2,300 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | |||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | |||||
| Wood trim | 325 | 0 | |||||
| Power trunk closer | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | |||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,590 | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,068 | 1,068 | 1,523 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 430 | 430 | 902 | 902 | 902 | 902 | |
| Tires, run-flat | 1,024 | 275 | 275 | ||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | 452 | 86 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 172 | 172 | 172 | 279 | 279 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 180 | 180 | 409 | 409 | 409 | 409 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 172 | 172 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 533 | ||||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,502 | 2,502 | 2,502 | 2,502 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,511 | ||||||
| Interior Package | 2,139 | 2,139 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 391 | 391 | 391 | 391 | |||
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | |||||
| Wood trim | 302 | 0 | |||||
| Power trunk closer | 233 | 233 | 233 | 233 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | |||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,409 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 6,110 | 4,195 | 3,685 | 12,845 | 9,820 | 9,560 | 6,970 |
| Options (change) | 5,321 | 3,673 | 3,260 | 11,946 | 9,133 | 8,891 | 6,482 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $53,885 | $60,440 | $63,510 | $52,170 | $59,335 | $74,385 | $79,795 |
| Total Invoice | $48,406 | $53,827 | $57,191 | $48,583 | $55,247 | $69,243 | $74,274 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,055 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,002 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | GS | GS | GS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 350 | 460 | 450h | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 303hp V6 | 342hp V8 | 292hp V6 H | 241hp I4 | 329hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 | CVT-6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 134, 10 | 134, 10 | 134, 10 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 |
| Total Price | $53,885 | $60,440 | $63,510 | $52,170 | $59,335 | $74,385 | $79,795 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,200 | -850 | -2,340 | -4,415 | -2,965 | -4,115 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $53,885 | $59,240 | $62,660 | $49,830 | $54,920 | $71,420 | $75,680 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,355 | $8,775 | $0 | $5,090 | $21,590 | $25,850 |
| Total Invoice | $48,406 | $53,827 | $57,191 | $48,583 | $55,247 | $69,243 | $74,274 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,069 | -765 | -2,179 | -4,111 | -2,760 | -3,830 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,406 | $52,758 | $56,426 | $46,404 | $51,136 | $66,483 | $70,444 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,352 | $8,020 | $0 | $4,732 | $20,079 | $24,040 |
Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | GS | GS | GS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 350 | 460 | 450h | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S |
| 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 | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | ||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | ||||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Active steering | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,340 | $7,540 | $7,190 | $8,680 | $10,755 | $9,305 | $10,455 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,200 | $850 | $2,340 | $4,415 | $2,965 | $4,115 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,069 | -765 | -2,179 | -4,111 | -2,760 | -3,830 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Model | GS | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 111.8 in |
| Length | 190.0 in | 184.5 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,796 lb. | 3,418 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.5 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.0 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.4 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.7 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Wood trim | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Analog clock | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 8% |
| Power decklid | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 67% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Power decklid | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Wood trim | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Analog clock | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 8% |
| Power decklid | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Power decklid | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
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