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Lexus HS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus HS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,405

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $5,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,715

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $6,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018201820182018
ModelHSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250h PremiumC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,800 $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $36,218 $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Technology Package 3,900          
Navigation Package 2,125          
Wide-view front camera 700          
LED headlights 1,805          
Rear spoiler 200 350 350      
Premium Driver Assistance Package   3,050        
Multimedia Package   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
designo Package   3,800 3,800 3,100 3,100 500
Heated front seats   580 580      
Advanced Lighting Package   1,900 800 1,900 1,050 1,050
Head-up display (HUD)   990 990 990 990 990
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450 450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Driver Assistance Package     2,250 2,250 2,250 2,250
Premium Package     700      
Parktronic Package     970      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       700    
Technology Package 3,354          
Navigation Package 1,942          
Wide-view front camera 602          
LED headlights 1,552          
Rear spoiler 172 326 326      
Premium Driver Assistance Package   2,837        
Multimedia Package   2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
designo Package   3,534 3,534 2,883 2,883 465
Heated front seats   539 539      
Advanced Lighting Package   1,767 744 1,767 977 977
Head-up display (HUD)   921 921 921 921 921
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419 419 419
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670 670
Driver Assistance Package     2,093 2,093 2,093 2,093
Premium Package     651      
Parktronic Package     902      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       651    
Options (change) 8,730 14,040 13,810 12,310 10,760 8,160
Options (change) 7,622 13,059 12,845 11,450 10,009 7,591
Destination 875 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $49,405 $55,285 $58,662 $66,705 $77,855 $82,855
Total Invoice $44,715 $51,487 $54,344 $62,107 $72,477 $77,127

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus HS 250h Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,638
Model Year201220182018201820182018
ModelHSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250h PremiumC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4 H241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionCVTT9T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$49,405$55,285$58,662$66,705$77,855$82,855
Adjustments for Features0-3,365-4,890-5,790-4,540-5,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,405$51,920$53,772$60,915$73,315$77,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,852$8,995$21,395$25,695
Total Invoice$44,715$51,487$54,344$62,107$72,477$77,127
Adjustments for Features0-3,134-4,530-5,391-4,226-4,878
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,715$48,353$49,814$56,716$68,251$72,249
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,461$8,363$19,898$23,896

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

Model Year201220182018201820182018
ModelHSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250h PremiumC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Eco accelerator  $100   
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system  $500   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Driver attention monitor$500     
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Lane departure prevention$150     
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250   
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Wide-view front camera$150     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50     
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Water-repellent front-door glass$15     
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
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$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50     
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers$50     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer $75$75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
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-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50     
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,140$8,505$10,030$10,930$9,680$10,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,365$4,890$5,790$4,540$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,134-4,530-5,391-4,226-4,878

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

Model Year20122018
ModelHSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.8 in
Length184.8 in184.5 in
Width70.3 in71.3 in
Height59.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.1 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested195080%
Total Not Requested50020%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested72594%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested105045%
Total Not Requested130055%
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%
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 seat150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested60032%
Total Not Requested130068%
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 seat150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
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%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested60035%
Total Not Requested110065%
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%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
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 headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested60035%
Total Not Requested110065%
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%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested60035%
Total Not Requested110065%
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%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

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