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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: $39,205

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $12,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,516

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $11,646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420062006200620062006
ModelGSGSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350450hC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,700 $60,430 $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $44,361 $56,200 $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Premium Package 1,400           925
Navigation system 1,735 1,735 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Power driver seat     600 600      
Sunroof Package     1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690 690 690 690
Rear side airbags     385 385 385 385  
Satellite radio     500 500 500 500 500
Heated front seats     680 680 680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link     765 765 765 765 765
Xenon HID headlights     790 790 790 790 790
Telematics service, such as OnStar     820 820 820 820  
Wood trim             775
Premium Package 1,288           860
Navigation system 1,603 1,603 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Power driver seat     558 558      
Sunroof Package     1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642 642 642 642
Rear side airbags     358 358 358 358  
Satellite radio     465 465 465 465 465
Heated front seats     633 633 633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link     711 711 711 711 711
Xenon HID headlights     735 735 735 735 735
Telematics service, such as OnStar     763 763 763 763  
Wood trim             721
Options (change) 3,135 1,735 9,230 9,230 8,630 8,630 6,655
Options (change) 2,891 1,603 8,585 8,585 8,027 8,027 6,189
Destination 910 910 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $51,745 $63,075 $39,205 $42,955 $46,955 $47,555 $63,180
Total Invoice $48,162 $58,713 $36,516 $40,004 $43,724 $44,282 $58,903

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,239
Model Year2014201420062006200620062006
ModelGSGSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350450hC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6286hp V6 H201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT8CVT-6M6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$51,745$63,075$39,205$42,955$46,955$47,555$63,180
Adjustments for Features-3,660-4,3000-1,225-300-1,525-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,085$58,775$39,205$41,730$46,655$46,030$60,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,690$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$21,475
Total Invoice$48,162$58,713$36,516$40,004$43,724$44,282$58,903
Adjustments for Features-3,407-4,0030-1,141-279-1,420-2,331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,755$54,710$36,516$38,863$43,445$42,862$56,572
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,955$0$2,347$6,929$6,346$20,056

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

Model Year2014201420062006200620062006
ModelGSGSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350450hC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300      
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100     
6-speed manual  $150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100     
Proximity key$250$250     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75     
Rearview camera$200$200     
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75     
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass $15     
Wiper de-icer $25     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150     
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25 $25
Rear spoiler      $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0     
Aux input$50$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25     
CD changer, remote      $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0     
HD radio$50$50     
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Surround sound$250$250    $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25     
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75     
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
Power-folding mirrors$50$50     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300     
Folding second row seats      $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300     
Wood trim$300$300 $300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500     
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200     
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100     
Total Value of Features$4,525$5,165$865$2,090$1,165$2,390$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,660$4,300$0$1,225$300$1,525$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,407-4,0030-1,141-279-1,420-2,331

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

Model Year20142006
ModelGSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.9 in
Length190.7 in178.4 in
Width72.4 in68.0 in
Height57.3 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested52564%
Total Not Requested30036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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