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Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,765

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $22,941

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,387

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $17,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim430C230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,525 $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $49,176 $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Satellite radio 486 500 500 500 500 500
Power driver seat   600 600      
Sunroof Package   1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690 690 690
Xenon HID headlights   790 790 790 790 790
CD changer, remote   420 420 420 420  
Premium Package           925
Wood trim           775
Satellite radio 389 465 465 465 465 465
Power driver seat   558 558      
Sunroof Package   1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642 642 642
Xenon HID headlights   735 735 735 735 735
CD changer, remote   391 391 391 391  
Premium Package           860
Wood trim           721
Options (change) 486 4,790 4,790 4,190 4,190 3,680
Options (change) 389 4,456 4,456 3,898 3,898 3,423
Destination 695 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $57,706 $34,765 $38,515 $42,515 $43,115 $60,205
Total Invoice $50,260 $32,387 $35,875 $39,595 $40,153 $56,137

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,106
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,404
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim430C230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine278hp V8201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)178, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$57,706$34,765$38,515$42,515$43,115$60,205
Adjustments for Features-2,8350-1,225-300-1,525-3,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,871$34,765$37,290$42,215$41,590$57,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$22,440
Total Invoice$50,260$32,387$35,875$39,595$40,153$56,137
Adjustments for Features-2,4690-1,141-279-1,420-2,797
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,791$32,387$34,734$39,316$38,733$53,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,347$6,929$6,346$20,953

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

Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim430C230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manual $150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Rear side airbags     $300
Tire-pressure monitor$75     
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Rear seat pass-through$100    $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350     
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 $25
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50     
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Compass$0     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100     
Power-folding mirrors$50     
Steering-linked headlights$150     
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 $100
Folding second row seats     $300
Heated front seats     $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150     
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Wood trim$300 $300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$4,050$1,215$2,440$1,515$2,740$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,835$0$1,225$300$1,525$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4690-1,141-279-1,420-2,797

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

Model Year20062006
ModelLSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.2 in106.9 in
Length197.4 in178.4 in
Width72.0 in68.0 in
Height58.7 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume20.2 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
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 seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
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 seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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