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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: $6,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,715

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $7,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelHSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250h PremiumC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,800 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $36,218 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Technology Package 3,900          
Navigation Package 2,125          
Wide-view front camera 700          
LED headlights 1,805          
Rear spoiler 200 350 350      
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Parktronic Package   970 970 970 970 970
Lighting Package   800 800 800 800 800
Premium 2 Package   2,220 2,220 1,520    
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,250 2,250 2,250
Interior Package   2,880 2,880      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Wood trim   325 325 325 325 0
Head-up display (HUD)   990 990 990 990 990
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
designo Package       3,620 3,090 550
Technology Package 3,354          
Navigation Package 1,942          
Wide-view front camera 602          
LED headlights 1,552          
Rear spoiler 172 326 326      
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Parktronic Package   902 902 902 902 902
Lighting Package   744 744 744 744 744
Premium 2 Package   2,065 2,065 1,414    
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,092 2,092 2,092
Interior Package   2,678 2,678      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669
Wood trim   302 302 302 302 0
Head-up display (HUD)   921 921 921 921 921
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
designo Package       3,367 2,874 512
Options (change) 8,730 16,225 16,225 15,365 13,315 10,450
Options (change) 7,622 15,089 15,089 14,289 12,382 9,718
Destination 875 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $49,405 $56,100 $58,597 $67,090 $79,490 $84,625
Total Invoice $44,715 $52,238 $54,277 $62,458 $73,990 $78,766

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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: $2,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,017
Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelHSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250h PremiumC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4 H241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionCVTT7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$49,405$56,100$58,597$67,090$79,490$84,625
Adjustments for Features0-3,765-5,290-6,490-5,440-6,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,405$52,335$53,307$60,600$74,050$78,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$972$8,265$21,715$26,150
Total Invoice$44,715$52,238$54,277$62,458$73,990$78,766
Adjustments for Features0-3,506-4,900-6,042-5,064-5,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,715$48,732$49,377$56,416$68,926$73,051
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$645$7,684$20,194$24,319

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

Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelHSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250h PremiumC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Eco accelerator  $100   
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Driver attention monitor$500     
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Lane departure prevention$150     
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Wide-view front camera$150     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50     
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Water-repellent front-door glass$15     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50     
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers$50     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer $75$75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100     
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50     
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,240$9,005$10,530$11,730$10,680$11,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,765$5,290$6,490$5,440$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,506-4,900-6,042-5,064-5,715

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

Model Year20122016
ModelHSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.8 in
Length184.8 in184.5 in
Width70.3 in71.3 in
Height59.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.1 ft312.6 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)350Yes
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 Requested195080%
Total Not Requested50020%
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 C300

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested60032%
Total Not Requested130068%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested60032%
Total Not Requested130068%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested60035%
Total Not Requested110065%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested165075%
Total Not Requested55025%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested60035%
Total Not Requested110065%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested60035%
Total Not Requested110065%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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