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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: $47,065

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $24,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,852

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $22,143

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013201320132013
ModelLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim460C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,630 $35,350 $35,770 $38,950 $39,360 $41,400 $59,800
Base Invoice $62,219 $32,876 $33,266 $36,224 $36,605 $38,502 $55,614
Luxury Value Edition 965            
Comfort Package 2,185            
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Obstacle detection, rear   970   970   970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650 650 650 650
Wood trim   325   325   0 0
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440 440 440 440  
Special order charge   250 250 250 250 250  
AMG Leather Package             3,090
Luxury Value Edition 889            
Comfort Package 2,012            
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Obstacle detection, rear   902   902   902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669 669
Proximity key   605 605 605 605 605 605
Wood trim   302   302   0 0
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409 409 409 409  
Special order charge   250 250 250 250 250  
AMG Leather Package             2,874
Options (change) 3,150 11,685 10,390 11,685 10,390 8,860 9,510
Options (change) 2,901 10,885 9,681 10,885 9,681 8,258 8,845
Destination 875 905 905 905 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $71,655 $47,940 $47,065 $51,540 $50,655 $51,165 $71,915
Total Invoice $65,995 $44,666 $43,852 $48,014 $47,191 $47,665 $67,064

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,052
Model Year2012201320132013201320132013
ModelLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim460C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$71,655$47,940$47,065$51,540$50,655$51,165$71,915
Adjustments for Features-1,185-7250-2,575-1,850-1,075-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,470$47,215$47,065$48,965$48,805$50,090$70,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0$1,900$1,740$3,025$23,650
Total Invoice$65,995$44,666$43,852$48,014$47,191$47,665$67,064
Adjustments for Features-1,091-6750-2,399-1,723-1,001-1,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,904$43,991$43,852$45,615$45,468$46,664$65,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$139$0$1,763$1,616$2,812$22,093

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

Model Year2012201320132013201320132013
ModelLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim460C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0  $0$0
AWD   $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100      
Parking guidance system - passive $250 $250 $250$250
Power door closers$300      
Power trunk closer$350      
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225      
Knee airbag, passenger$75      
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250 $250$250
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Rear seat pass-through$100      
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50      
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0$0
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Self-repairing paint$0      
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200      
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75      
Chronometer      $100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125      
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100      
Interior ambient lighting$150      
Power-folding mirrors$50      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300      
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200      
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75 $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
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$50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$4,740$4,280$3,555$6,130$5,405$4,630$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,185$725$0$2,575$1,850$1,075$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,091-6750-2,399-1,723-1,001-1,119

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

Model Year20122013
ModelLSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in108.7 in
Length198.0 in180.7 in
Width73.8 in69.7 in
Height58.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,245 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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 information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested125065%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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