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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: $47,330

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $21,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,079

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $14,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim460C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,900 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $53,940 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805
Navigation system 3,115        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 970 970 970 970
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900 660 660 660 660
Semi-automated parking system 700        
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500    
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
Navigation system 2,602        
Obstacle detection, rear 400 902 902 902 902
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760 614 614 614 614
Semi-automated parking system 560        
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325    
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) 5,215 11,655 11,655 8,830 10,170
Options (change) 4,322 10,840 10,840 8,213 9,459
Destination 765 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $68,880 $47,330 $50,550 $50,280 $71,675
Total Invoice $59,027 $44,079 $47,074 $46,823 $66,839

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,265
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim460C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
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)235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$68,880$47,330$50,550$50,280$71,675
Adjustments for Features0-340-2,040-540-1,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,880$46,990$48,510$49,740$70,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,520$2,750$23,645
Total Invoice$59,027$44,079$47,074$46,823$66,839
Adjustments for Features0-317-1,900-503-970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,027$43,762$45,174$46,320$65,869
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,412$2,558$22,107

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

Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim460C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250
Semi-automated parking system$500    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,165$3,505$5,205$3,705$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$340$2,040$540$1,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-317-1,900-503-970

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

Model Year20082012
ModelLSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in108.7 in
Length198.0 in180.7 in
Width73.8 in69.7 in
Height58.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,245 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested120089%
Total Not Requested15011%

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