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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: $53,715

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112021202120212021
ModelGSGSGSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350460450hC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $55,370 $58,950 $41,600 $56,500 $68,600 $76,200
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500 1,500        
Navigation system 1,165 1,165 1,665        
Tires, run-flat 1,190 320 320        
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100          
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200 200   450 450 450 450
Rear spoiler 200 200 200 350      
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210   440 440 440 440
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330     500      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620            
designo Package       3,800 3,100 3,100 500
Heated front seats       580      
Multimedia Package       2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Premium 1 Package       1,250      
Power trunk closer       250      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720 720 720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       850 850   850
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         700    
Adaptive cruise control 1,290 1,290 1,290        
Navigation system 1,068 1,068 1,523        
Tires, run-flat 1,024 275 275        
Rain-sensing wipers 452 86          
Cooled or ventilated front seats 172 172   419 419 419 419
Rear spoiler 172 172 172 326      
Sunshade, rear, power 180 180   409 409 409 409
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 284     465      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 533            
designo Package       3,534 2,883 2,883 465
Heated front seats       539      
Multimedia Package       2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Premium 1 Package       1,163      
Power trunk closer       233      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670 670 670 670
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       791 791   791
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         651    
Options (change) 5,940 3,695 3,685 11,390 8,460 6,910 5,160
Options (change) 5,175 3,243 3,260 10,595 7,869 6,427 4,800
Destination 875 875 875 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $53,715 $59,940 $63,510 $54,040 $66,010 $76,560 $82,410

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,681
Model Year2011201120112021202120212021
ModelGSGSGSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350460450hC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$53,715$59,940$63,510$54,040$66,010$76,560$82,410
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-1,250-2,090-4,065-3,115-3,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,715$58,740$62,260$51,950$61,945$73,445$78,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,025$8,545$0$9,995$21,495$26,645

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

Model Year2011201120112021202120212021
ModelGSGSGSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350460450hC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr 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    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400$1400$1400
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   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50    
Power trunk closer   $350   
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app   $75$75$75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Obstacle detection, front  $150    
Obstacle detection, rear  $250    
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
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200
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
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   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100$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    
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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $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 steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000    
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $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$5,090$6,290$6,340$7,180$9,155$8,205$8,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$1,250$2,090$4,065$3,115$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,069-1,126-450-549-304-271

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

Model Year20112021
ModelGSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in111.8 in
Length190.0 in184.5 in
Width71.7 in71.3 in
Height56.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Power trunk closer
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

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