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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: $45,155

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $1,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,061

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $2,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011201120112011
ModelHSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250h PremiumC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,800 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $36,218 $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126
LED headlights 1,805        
Navigation Package 2,125        
Rearview camera 350 460 460 460 460
Rear spoiler 200 300      
Lighting Package   985 985 985 985
Multimedia Package   2,700 2,700 2,700 3,350
Premium 1 Package   1,995 1,995    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620 1,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660 660 660
Heated front seats   750 750 750  
Proximity key   1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140
Wood trim   325     0
AMG Leather Package         3,030
LED headlights 1,552        
Navigation Package 1,942        
Rearview camera 302 428 428 428 428
Rear spoiler 172 279      
Lighting Package   916 916 916 916
Multimedia Package   2,511 2,511 2,511 3,115
Premium 1 Package   1,855 1,855    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507 1,507  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614 614 614
Heated front seats   698 698 698  
Proximity key   1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060
Wood trim   302     0
AMG Leather Package         2,818
Options (change) 4,480 11,655 11,030 9,035 10,345
Options (change) 3,968 10,839 10,258 8,403 9,620
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $45,155 $46,520 $47,805 $49,900 $71,520
Total Invoice $41,061 $43,325 $44,520 $46,469 $66,721

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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: $2,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,410
Model Year20122011201120112011
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)?, 10100, 8100, 8100, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$45,155$46,520$47,805$49,900$71,520
Adjustments for Features-1,2600-775-1,050-2,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,895$46,520$47,030$48,850$68,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$510$2,330$22,125
Total Invoice$41,061$43,325$44,520$46,469$66,721
Adjustments for Features-1,1460-722-978-2,682
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,915$43,325$43,798$45,491$64,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$473$2,166$20,714

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

Model Year20122011201120112011
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 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$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    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$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
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
LED headlights$1000    
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
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    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
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$3,990$2,730$3,505$3,780$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,260$0$775$1,050$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1460-722-978-2,682

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

Model Year20122011
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102596%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102596%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102596%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested115044%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102562%
Total Not Requested64038%

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