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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: $51,590

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $21,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112021202120212021
ModelLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim460C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,130 $41,600 $56,500 $68,600 $76,200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,500        
Comfort Package 2,185        
Luxury Value Edition 965        
Multimedia Package   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Leather Seating Package   1,950      
Premium 1 Package   1,250      
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440 440 440
Heated steering wheel   250      
Power trunk closer   250      
Heated front seats   580      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850 850   850
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,290        
Comfort Package 1,880        
Luxury Value Edition 878        
Multimedia Package   2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Leather Seating Package   1,814      
Premium 1 Package   1,163      
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409 409 409
Heated steering wheel   233      
Power trunk closer   233      
Heated front seats   539      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419 419
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791 791   791
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Options (change) 4,650 8,940 6,280 6,400 4,660
Options (change) 4,048 8,317 5,842 5,953 4,335
Destination 875 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $72,655 $51,590 $63,830 $76,050 $81,910

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,451
Model Year20112021202120212021
ModelLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim460C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$72,655$51,590$63,830$76,050$81,910
Adjustments for Features0-415-2,490-1,840-2,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,655$51,175$61,340$74,210$79,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,165$23,035$28,195

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

Model Year20112021202120212021
ModelLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim460C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400$1400
RWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power door closers$300    
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Obstacle detection, front$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $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
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 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Self-repairing paint$0    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers$50    
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats $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 
Metal pedals  $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 thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,215$6,630$8,705$8,055$8,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$415$2,490$1,840$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-75-269-169-167

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

Model Year20112021
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.3,473 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 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, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested97551%
Total Not Requested95049%
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

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

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