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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: $41,410

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,570

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008200820082008
ModelHSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250h PremiumC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,100 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $35,581 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034
Navigation Package 2,125        
Rearview camera 350        
LED headlights 1,805        
Rear spoiler 200        
Multimedia Package   2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Premium II Package   2,750 2,750   1,080
Leather seating surfaces   1,550 1,550 1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710
iPod integration   375 375 375 375
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650 650 650 650
Wood trim         0
Navigation Package 1,942        
Rearview camera 302        
LED headlights 1,552        
Rear spoiler 172        
Multimedia Package   2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744
Premium II Package   2,558 2,558   1,004
Leather seating surfaces   1,442 1,442 1,442  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660 660 660 660
iPod integration   349 349 349 349
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604 604 604 604
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 4,480 8,985 8,985 6,235 5,765
Options (change) 3,968 8,357 8,357 5,799 5,361
Destination 875 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $44,455 $41,410 $43,110 $43,960 $62,140
Total Invoice $40,424 $38,570 $40,151 $40,941 $57,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus HS 250h Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $87
Model Year20112008200820082008
ModelHSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250h PremiumC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4 H228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionCVTM6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$44,455$41,410$43,110$43,960$62,140
Adjustments for Features-2,1350-1,175-225-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,320$41,410$41,935$43,735$60,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$525$2,325$18,980
Total Invoice$40,424$38,570$40,151$40,941$57,970
Adjustments for Features-1,9410-1,094-210-1,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,483$38,570$39,057$40,731$56,337
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$487$2,161$17,767

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

Model Year20112008200820082008
ModelHSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250h PremiumC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250    
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Rearview camera$200    
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50    
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers$50$50$50 $50
LED headlights$1000    
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50 $50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Folding second row seats $300$300 $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 cluster hood$50    
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,265$3,130$4,305$3,355$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,135$0$1,175$225$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9410-1,094-210-1,633

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

Model Year20112008
ModelHSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in108.7 in
Length184.8 in182.3 in
Width70.3 in69.7 in
Height59.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.8 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume12.1 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested127556%
Total Not Requested100044%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested127556%
Total Not Requested100044%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%

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