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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: $46,220

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $22,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,046

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $18,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim460C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,130 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $59,746 $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126
Luxury Value Edition 965        
Lighting Package   985 985 985 985
Multimedia Package   2,700 2,700 2,700 3,350
Premium 1 Package   1,995 1,995    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620 1,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Rearview camera   460 460 460 460
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660 660 660
Heated front seats   750 750 750  
Proximity key   1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140
Wood trim   325     0
AMG Leather Package         3,030
Luxury Value Edition 878        
Lighting Package   916 916 916 916
Multimedia Package   2,511 2,511 2,511 3,115
Premium 1 Package   1,855 1,855    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507 1,507  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Rearview camera   428 428 428 428
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614 614 614
Heated front seats   698 698 698  
Proximity key   1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060
Wood trim   302     0
AMG Leather Package         2,818
Options (change) 965 11,355 11,030 9,035 10,345
Options (change) 878 10,560 10,258 8,403 9,620
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $68,970 $46,220 $47,805 $49,900 $71,520
Total Invoice $61,499 $43,046 $44,520 $46,469 $66,721

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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: $21,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,285
Model Year20112011201120112011
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)?, 10100, 8100, 8100, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$68,970$46,220$47,805$49,900$71,520
Adjustments for Features-1,3100-975-1,250-3,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,660$46,220$46,830$48,650$68,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$610$2,430$22,225
Total Invoice$61,499$43,046$44,520$46,469$66,721
Adjustments for Features-1,1680-908-1,164-2,869
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,331$43,046$43,612$45,305$63,852
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$566$2,259$20,806

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

Model Year20112011201120112011
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 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
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
Self-repairing paint$0    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer    $100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150   $150
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
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$2,915$1,605$2,580$2,855$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,310$0$975$1,250$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1680-908-1,164-2,869

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

Model Year20112011
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 Legroom43.7 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 Legroom35.8 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested102596%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested122566%
Total Not Requested62534%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested102596%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested122566%
Total Not Requested62534%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested102596%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested102562%
Total Not Requested64038%

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