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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: $42,990

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $2,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,037

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $1,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006200620062006
ModelHSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250h PremiumC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,800 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $36,218 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Navigation Package 2,125        
Rearview camera 350        
LED headlights 1,805        
Rear spoiler 200        
Power driver seat   600      
Sunroof Package   1,790 1,790 1,790  
Xenon HID headlights   790 790 790 790
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690 690
Satellite radio   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   680 680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link   765 765 765 765
Telematics service, such as OnStar   820 820 820  
Navigation system   2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
CD changer, remote   420 420 420 430
Wood trim         775
Navigation Package 1,942        
Rearview camera 302        
LED headlights 1,552        
Rear spoiler 172        
Power driver seat   558      
Sunroof Package   1,665 1,665 1,665  
Xenon HID headlights   735 735 735 735
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642 642
Satellite radio   465 465 465 465
Heated front seats   633 633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link   711 711 711 711
Telematics service, such as OnStar   763 763 763  
Navigation system   2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
CD changer, remote   391 391 391 400
Wood trim         721
Options (change) 4,480 9,265 8,665 8,665 6,160
Options (change) 3,968 8,618 8,060 8,060 5,729
Destination 875 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $45,155 $42,990 $46,990 $47,590 $62,685
Total Invoice $41,061 $40,037 $43,757 $44,315 $58,443

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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: $35
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $957
Model Year20122006200620062006
ModelHSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250h PremiumC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4 H228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionCVTT7M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$45,155$42,990$46,990$47,590$62,685
Adjustments for Features-3,125-9250-1,225-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,030$42,065$46,990$46,365$60,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,925$4,300$18,720
Total Invoice$41,061$40,037$43,757$44,315$58,443
Adjustments for Features-2,842-8610-1,141-1,771
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,219$39,176$43,757$43,174$56,672
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,581$3,998$17,496

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

Model Year20122006200620062006
ModelHSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250h PremiumC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200 
6-speed manual  $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250    
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Rear side airbags    $300
Rearview camera$200    
Tire-pressure monitor$75    
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers    $0
Ionizing air filtration$50    
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125
Surround sound    $250
Traffic + travel information$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
LED headlights$1000    
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Folding second row seats    $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,540$3,340$2,415$3,640$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,125$925$0$1,225$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,842-8610-1,141-1,771

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

Model Year20122006
ModelHSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.9 in
Length184.8 in178.4 in
Width70.3 in68.0 in
Height59.3 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.8 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume12.1 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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