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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: $50,435

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $14,951

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,977

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $8,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelLSC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim430C300AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,525 $40,250 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $49,176 $37,433 $61,473 $68,541
Modern Luxury Package 4,980      
Satellite radio 486      
Proximity key 1,000      
Polished alloy wheels 1,700   1,950 1,250
Multimedia Package   2,200 2,200 2,200
Leather Seating Package   1,950    
Premium 1 Package   1,250    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   500    
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440 440
Power trunk closer   250    
Heated front seats   580    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850   850
AMG Leather Package     2,590  
Modern Luxury Package 4,040      
Satellite radio 389      
Proximity key 800      
Polished alloy wheels 850   1,814 1,163
Multimedia Package   2,046 2,046 2,046
Leather Seating Package   1,814    
Premium 1 Package   1,163    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   465    
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409 409
Power trunk closer   233    
Heated front seats   539    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791   791
AMG Leather Package     2,409  
Options (change) 8,166 9,190 8,350 5,910
Options (change) 6,079 8,549 7,767 5,498
Destination 695 995 995 995
Total Price $65,386 $50,435 $75,445 $80,605
Total Invoice $55,950 $46,977 $70,235 $75,034

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,406
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,260
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelLSC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim430C300AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine278hp V8241hp I4469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-17245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$65,386$50,435$75,445$80,605
Adjustments for Features0-2,455-3,905-4,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,386$47,980$71,540$76,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,560$28,020
Total Invoice$55,950$46,977$70,235$75,034
Adjustments for Features0-2,287-3,635-4,287
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,950$44,690$66,600$70,747
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,910$26,057

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

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelLSC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim430C300AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Tires, run-flat $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Boost gauge  $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Alloy wheels $350  
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,725$7,180$8,630$9,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,455$3,905$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,287-3,635-4,287

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

Model Year20062018
ModelLSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.2 in111.8 in
Length197.4 in184.5 in
Width72.0 in71.3 in
Height58.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume20.2 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested150061%
Total Not Requested95039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Power trunk closer
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested95079%
Total Not Requested25021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

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