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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: $48,600

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $6,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,261

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $6,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012201220122012
ModelGSGSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350450hC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,700 $60,430 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $44,361 $56,200 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805
Lane departure prevention 500 500        
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000        
Premium Package 1,400          
Navigation system 1,735 1,735        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 970 970 970 970
Blind spot warning system 700 700        
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500    
Lane departure warning     850 850 850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags     420 420 420 420
Proximity key     650 650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660 660
Wood trim     325 325 0 0
AMG Leather Package           3,090
Lane departure prevention 460 460        
Adaptive cruise control 1,840 1,840        
Premium Package 1,288          
Navigation system 1,603 1,603        
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430 902 902 902 902
Blind spot warning system 644 644        
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325    
Lane departure warning     791 791 791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669
Rear side airbags     391 391 391 391
Proximity key     605 605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614 614
Wood trim     302 302 0 0
AMG Leather Package           2,874
Options (change) 6,835 5,435 12,925 12,925 10,100 11,440
Options (change) 6,265 4,977 12,022 12,022 9,395 10,641
Destination 910 910 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $55,445 $66,775 $48,600 $51,820 $51,550 $72,945
Total Invoice $51,536 $62,087 $45,261 $48,256 $48,005 $68,021

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,187
Model Year201420142012201220122012
ModelGSGSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350450hC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6286hp V6 H201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT8CVT-6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$55,445$66,775$48,600$51,820$51,550$72,945
Adjustments for Features-1,170-1,8100-1,700-200-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,275$64,965$48,600$50,120$51,350$72,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,690$0$1,520$2,750$23,645
Total Invoice$51,536$62,087$45,261$48,256$48,005$68,021
Adjustments for Features-1,088-1,6830-1,583-186-653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,448$60,404$45,261$46,673$47,819$67,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,956$0$1,412$2,558$22,107

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

Model Year201420142012201220122012
ModelGSGSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350450hC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
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
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel $100    
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Driver attention monitor$500$500    
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200$200    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Lane departure prevention$150$150    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $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$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer     $100
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$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    
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$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500    
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   $100
Total Value of Features$5,325$5,965$4,155$5,855$4,355$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,170$1,810$0$1,700$200$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,088-1,6830-1,583-186-653

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

Model Year20142012
ModelGSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in108.7 in
Length190.7 in180.7 in
Width72.4 in69.7 in
Height57.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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, power225No
Total Requested30036%
Total Not Requested52564%
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 C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested105057%
Total Not Requested80043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested105057%
Total Not Requested80043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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