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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: $46,640

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $5,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,437

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $4,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420112011
ModelGSGSC-ClassC-Class
Trim350450hC300 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,700 $60,430 $33,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $44,361 $56,200 $31,611 $54,126
Premium Package 1,400      
Navigation system 1,735 1,735    
Lighting Package     985 985
Multimedia Package     2,700 3,350
Premium 1 Package     1,995  
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  
Proximity key     1,140 1,140
Wood trim     325 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,620  
AMG Leather Package       3,030
Premium Package 1,288      
Navigation system 1,603 1,603    
Lighting Package     916 916
Multimedia Package     2,511 3,115
Premium 1 Package     1,855  
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  
Proximity key     1,060 1,060
Wood trim     302 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,507  
AMG Leather Package       2,818
Options (change) 3,135 1,735 11,775 10,765
Options (change) 2,891 1,603 10,951 10,011
Destination 910 910 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $51,745 $63,075 $46,640 $71,940
Total Invoice $48,162 $58,713 $43,437 $67,112

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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: $3,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,334
Model Year2014201420112011
ModelGSGSC-ClassC-Class
Trim350450hC300 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6286hp V6 H228hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT8CVT-6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12100, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$51,745$63,075$46,640$71,940
Adjustments for Features-1,495-2,1350-3,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,250$60,940$46,640$68,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,690$0$22,225
Total Invoice$48,162$58,713$43,437$67,112
Adjustments for Features-1,391-1,9870-2,869
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,771$56,726$43,437$64,243
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,955$0$20,806

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

Model Year2014201420112011
ModelGSGSC-ClassC-Class
Trim350450hC300 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
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
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass $15  
Wiper de-icer $25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,475$4,115$1,980$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,495$2,135$0$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,391-1,9870-2,869

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

Model Year20142011
ModelGSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in108.7 in
Length190.7 in182.3 in
Width72.4 in69.7 in
Height57.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.4 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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
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
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested127572%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested107565%
Total Not Requested59035%

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