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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: $52,675

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $19,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,060

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $17,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018201820182018
ModelGSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim450hC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,330 $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $57,037 $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
F Sport Package 4,480          
Rear wheel steering 1,700          
Navigation system 1,735          
Head-up display (HUD) 900 990 990 990 990 990
Blind spot warning system 700   550      
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625 625 625
Premium 1 Package   1,250        
Advanced Lighting Package   1,900 800 1,900 1,050 1,050
Leather Seating Package   1,950        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450 450 450
Heated front seats   580 580      
Upholstered instrument panel   350        
AMG Line   2,175        
Sunshade, rear, power   440 750 440 440 440
designo Package     3,800      
Rear spoiler     350      
Premium Package     700      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     310      
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       700    
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
F Sport Package 4,124          
Rear wheel steering 1,564          
Navigation system 1,603          
Head-up display (HUD) 828 921 921 921 921 921
Blind spot warning system 644   512      
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581 581 581
Premium 1 Package   1,163        
Advanced Lighting Package   1,767 744 1,767 977 977
Leather Seating Package   1,814        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670 670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419 419 419
Heated front seats   539 539      
Upholstered instrument panel   326        
AMG Line   2,023        
Sunshade, rear, power   409 698 409 409 409
designo Package     3,534      
Rear spoiler     326      
Premium Package     651      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     288      
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       651    
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 9,515 11,430 10,625 7,445 6,865 4,275
Options (change) 8,763 10,632 9,883 6,925 6,386 3,977
Destination 925 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $71,770 $52,675 $55,477 $61,840 $73,960 $78,970
Total Invoice $66,725 $49,060 $51,382 $57,582 $68,854 $73,513

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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: $17,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,270
Model Year201520182018201820182018
ModelGSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim450hC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine286hp V6 H241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T9T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$71,770$52,675$55,477$61,840$73,960$78,970
Adjustments for Features-1,5000-1,075-2,350-1,100-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,270$52,675$54,402$59,490$72,860$77,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,727$6,815$20,185$24,495
Total Invoice$66,725$49,060$51,382$57,582$68,854$73,513
Adjustments for Features-1,3950-996-2,188-1,024-1,676
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,330$49,060$50,386$55,394$67,830$71,837
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,326$6,334$18,770$22,777

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

Model Year201520182018201820182018
ModelGSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim450hC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100     
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Eco accelerator  $100   
Heated steering wheel$100     
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Sunshades, second row  $125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)$0     
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15     
Wiper de-icer$25     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0     
Aux input$50     
DVD-compatible player$0     
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0     
Surround sound$250   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers$50     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 $25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Door sill trim plates$100 $100   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75 $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100     
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100     
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000     
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Rear wheel steering$1500     
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,990$5,490$6,565$7,840$6,590$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0$1,075$2,350$1,100$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3950-996-2,188-1,024-1,676

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

Model Year20152018
ModelGSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in111.8 in
Length190.7 in184.5 in
Width72.4 in71.3 in
Height57.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
LED headlights-250Yes
Active steering1000No
235/40YR19 tires200No
265/35YR19 tires200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested65025%
Total Not Requested195075%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Remote app25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
AMG Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested45044%
Total Not Requested57556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-350-700%
Total Not Requested400800%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

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