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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: $53,590

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $25,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,904

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $23,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelLSC-ClassC-Class
Trim460C300C350e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,630 $38,950 $45,490
Base Invoice $62,219 $36,224 $42,306
Sport Package 6,185    
Comfort Package 2,035    
Luxury Value Edition 965    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,500    
Blind spot warning system   550 550
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690
Parktronic Package   970 970
Interior Package   2,880 2,880
Premium 2 Package   2,220 2,220
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,190  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Power trunk closer   250 250
Wood trim   325 325
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Sport Package 5,691    
Comfort Package 1,872    
Luxury Value Edition 889    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,380    
Blind spot warning system   512 512
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502
Parktronic Package   902 902
Interior Package   2,678 2,678
Premium 2 Package   2,065 2,065
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,107  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Power trunk closer   233 233
Wood trim   302 302
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 10,685 13,715 12,525
Options (change) 9,832 12,755 11,648
Destination 875 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043
Total Price $79,190 $53,590 $54,897
Total Invoice $72,926 $49,904 $50,836

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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: $26,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,781
Model Year201220162016
ModelLSC-ClassC-Class
Trim460C300C350e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8241hp I4208hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$79,190$53,590$54,897
Adjustments for Features0-815-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,190$52,775$53,957
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,182
Total Invoice$72,926$49,904$50,836
Adjustments for Features0-759-870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,926$49,145$49,966
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$821

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

Model Year201220162016
ModelLSC-ClassC-Class
Trim460C300C350e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Eco accelerator  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power door closers$300  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
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 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
6 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
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  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000  
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Suggestive steering $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,115$7,930$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$815$940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-759-870

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

Model Year20122016
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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45YR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested247555%
Total Not Requested200045%
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%
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%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

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