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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: $49,700

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $25,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,294

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $20,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018201820182018
ModelLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim460C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,825 $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $56,803 $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Comfort Plus Package 3,255          
Navigation system 3,115          
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850          
Semi-automated parking system 700          
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900          
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625 625 625
Parking Assist Package   1,090   1,090 1,090 1,090
Premium 1 Package   1,250        
Leather Seating Package   1,950 1,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450 450 450
Heated front seats   580 580      
Power trunk closer   250 250      
Heated steering wheel   250 250      
Sunshade, rear, power   440 750 440 440 440
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850 850 850   850
Parktronic Package     970      
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Comfort Plus Package 2,929          
Navigation system 2,602          
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280          
Semi-automated parking system 560          
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760          
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581 581 581
Parking Assist Package   1,014   1,014 1,014 1,014
Premium 1 Package   1,163        
Leather Seating Package   1,814 1,814      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670 670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419 419 419
Heated front seats   539 539      
Power trunk closer   233 233      
Heated steering wheel   233 233      
Sunshade, rear, power   409 698 409 409 409
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791 791 791   791
Parktronic Package     902      
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 10,820 8,455 7,395 5,795 5,915 4,175
Options (change) 9,131 7,866 6,880 5,391 5,502 3,884
Destination 875 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $75,520 $49,700 $52,247 $60,190 $73,010 $78,870
Total Invoice $66,809 $46,294 $48,379 $56,048 $67,970 $73,420

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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: $25,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,655
Model Year200920182018201820182018
ModelLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim460C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T9T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$75,520$49,700$52,247$60,190$73,010$78,870
Adjustments for Features0-150-650-2,225-1,375-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,520$49,550$51,597$57,965$71,635$76,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,047$8,415$22,085$27,245
Total Invoice$66,809$46,294$48,379$56,048$67,970$73,420
Adjustments for Features0-140-602-2,072-1,280-1,932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,809$46,154$47,777$53,976$66,690$71,488
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,623$7,822$20,536$25,334

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

Model Year200920182018201820182018
ModelLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim460C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300     
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100   
Power door closers$300     
Power trunk closer$350$350$350   
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Sunshades, second row  $125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 $500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200 $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225     
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Rearview camera$200 $200   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
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   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers$50     
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150     
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200     
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200     
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150     
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power recliner, second row seats$150     
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25     
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150     
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$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$7,190$7,340$7,840$9,415$8,565$9,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$650$2,225$1,375$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-140-602-2,072-1,280-1,932

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

Model Year20092018
ModelLSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in111.8 in
Length198.0 in184.5 in
Width73.8 in71.3 in
Height58.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,245 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear side airbags300Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested167557%
Total Not Requested127543%

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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Power trunk closer
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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