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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: $41,035

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $27,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,221

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $22,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008200820082008
ModelLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim460C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,825 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $56,803 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034
Navigation system 3,115        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900 650 650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces   1,550 1,550 1,550  
Premium II Package   2,750 2,750 1,350 1,080
Multimedia Package   2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710
Wood trim         0
Navigation system 2,602        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760 604 604 604 604
Leather seating surfaces   1,442 1,442 1,442  
Premium II Package   2,558 2,558 1,256 1,004
Multimedia Package   2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660 660 660 660
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 4,015 8,610 8,610 7,210 5,390
Options (change) 3,362 8,008 8,008 6,706 5,012
Destination 875 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $68,715 $41,035 $42,735 $44,935 $61,765
Total Invoice $61,040 $38,221 $39,802 $41,848 $57,621

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,900
Model Year20092008200820082008
ModelLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim460C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT8M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
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$68,715$41,035$42,735$44,935$61,765
Adjustments for Features-2,1600-1,175-1,450-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,555$41,035$41,560$43,485$60,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$525$2,450$18,980
Total Invoice$61,040$38,221$39,802$41,848$57,621
Adjustments for Features-1,9190-1,094-1,350-1,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,121$38,221$38,708$40,498$55,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$487$2,277$17,767

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

Model Year20092008200820082008
ModelLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim460C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250    
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Rearview camera$200    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
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
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic information$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Memory system, passenger seat$150    
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
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 trim$300 $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,340$2,180$3,355$3,630$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,160$0$1,175$1,450$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9190-1,094-1,350-1,633

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

Model Year20092008
ModelLSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in108.7 in
Length198.0 in182.3 in
Width73.8 in69.7 in
Height58.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,245 lb.3,528 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 in55.1 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 C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%

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