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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: $1,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,715

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $2,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014201420142014
ModelHSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250h PremiumC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,800 $35,800 $39,400 $42,100 $60,250
Base Invoice $36,218 $33,294 $36,642 $39,153 $56,033
Technology Package 3,900        
Navigation Package 2,125        
Wide-view front camera 700        
LED headlights 1,805        
Rear spoiler 200 300 300    
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390
Multimedia Package   2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500    
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650 650
Wood trim   325 325 0 0
AMG Leather Package         3,090
Technology Package 3,354        
Navigation Package 1,942        
Wide-view front camera 602        
LED headlights 1,552        
Rear spoiler 172 279 279    
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293
Multimedia Package   2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325    
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Proximity key   605 605 605 605
Wood trim   302 302 0 0
AMG Leather Package         2,874
Options (change) 8,730 14,415 14,415 11,290 12,630
Options (change) 7,622 13,407 13,407 10,501 11,747
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $49,405 $51,140 $54,740 $54,315 $75,505
Total Invoice $44,715 $47,626 $50,974 $50,579 $70,405

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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: $1,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,268
Model Year20122014201420142014
ModelHSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250h PremiumC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4 H201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionCVTT7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
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)225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$49,405$51,140$54,740$54,315$75,505
Adjustments for Features0-690-2,540-840-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,405$50,450$52,200$53,475$74,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750$3,025$23,865
Total Invoice$44,715$47,626$50,974$50,579$70,405
Adjustments for Features0-643-2,365-782-1,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,715$46,983$48,609$49,797$69,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,626$2,814$22,312

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

Model Year20122014201420142014
ModelHSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250h PremiumC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Driver attention monitor$500    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Wide-view front camera$150    
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
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 $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
LED headlights$1000    
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
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $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$5,290$5,980$7,830$6,130$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$690$2,540$840$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-643-2,365-782-1,110

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

Model Year20122014
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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 Requested160065%
Total Not Requested85035%
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 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?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%

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?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%

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?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%

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?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%

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