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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: $46,005

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $750

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,791

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $1,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelHSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250h PremiumC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,800 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $36,218 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805
LED headlights 1,805            
Navigation Package 2,125            
Obstacle detection, rear 500 970   970   970 970
Wide-view front camera 700            
Rear spoiler 200 300 300 300 300    
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650 650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660 660 660 660 660
Wood trim   325   325   0 0
AMG Leather Package             3,090
LED headlights 1,552            
Navigation Package 1,942            
Obstacle detection, rear 430 902   902   902 902
Wide-view front camera 602            
Rear spoiler 172 279 279 279 279    
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669 669
Proximity key   605 605 605 605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614 614 614 614 614
Wood trim   302   302   0 0
AMG Leather Package             2,874
Options (change) 5,330 11,955 10,660 11,955 10,660 8,830 10,170
Options (change) 4,698 11,119 9,915 11,119 9,915 8,213 9,459
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $46,005 $47,630 $46,755 $50,850 $49,965 $50,280 $71,675
Total Invoice $41,791 $44,358 $43,545 $47,353 $46,530 $46,823 $66,839

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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: $960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,945
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelHSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250h PremiumC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4 H201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionCVTT7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$46,005$47,630$46,755$50,850$49,965$50,280$71,675
Adjustments for Features-210-7250-2,425-1,700-725-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,795$46,905$46,755$48,425$48,265$49,555$70,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,800$23,695
Total Invoice$41,791$44,358$43,545$47,353$46,530$46,823$66,839
Adjustments for Features-191-6750-2,258-1,583-675-1,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,600$43,683$43,545$45,095$44,947$46,148$65,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$138$0$1,550$1,402$2,603$22,152

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelHSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250h PremiumC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0  $0$0
AWD   $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250 $250 $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75      
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250 $250$250
Wide-view front camera$150      
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150      
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50      
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Water-repellent front-door glass$15      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150      
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25      
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75      
Chronometer      $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125      
LED headlights$1000      
Tachometer $75$75$75$75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300      
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300$300
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75 $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
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$50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200      
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$4,065$4,580$3,855$6,280$5,555$4,580$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$210$725$0$2,425$1,700$725$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-191-6750-2,258-1,583-675-1,142

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

Model Year20122012
ModelHSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in108.7 in
Length184.8 in180.7 in
Width70.3 in69.7 in
Height59.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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 C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
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 Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
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 Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
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 Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
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 Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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