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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: $54,565

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $24,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,810

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $19,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelLSC-ClassC-Class
Trim460C300C400
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,130 $38,400 $48,590
Base Invoice $59,746 $35,712 $45,189
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,500    
Comfort Package 2,035    
Sport Package 6,185 2,500  
Luxury Value Edition 965    
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690
Premium Package   2,700  
Interior Package   2,300 2,300
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,190 1,190
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Power trunk closer   250 250
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,290    
Comfort Package 1,750    
Sport Package 5,320 2,325  
Luxury Value Edition 878    
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502
Premium Package   2,511  
Interior Package   2,139 2,139
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,107 1,107
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Power trunk closer   233 233
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 10,685 15,240 10,040
Options (change) 9,238 14,173 9,337
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $78,690 $54,565 $59,555
Total Invoice $69,859 $50,810 $55,451

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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: $24,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,505
Model Year201120152015
ModelLSC-ClassC-Class
Trim460C300C400
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8241hp I4329hp V6
TransmissionT8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$78,690$54,565$59,555
Adjustments for Features0-490-2,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,690$54,075$57,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,290
Total Invoice$69,859$50,810$55,451
Adjustments for Features0-456-2,039
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,859$50,354$53,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,058

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

Model Year201120152015
ModelLSC-ClassC-Class
Trim460C300C400
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power door closers$300  
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Self-repairing paint$0  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000  
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Suggestive steering $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,115$7,605$9,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$490$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-456-2,039

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

Model Year20112015
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.18.0 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 Legroom43.7 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 Legroom35.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested127566%
Total Not Requested65034%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45YR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested282563%
Total Not Requested165037%
Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested65033%
Total Not Requested135067%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%

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