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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: $48,180

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $27,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,870

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $25,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012201220122012
ModelLSLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim460460 Crafted LineC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,520 $86,580 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $66,717 $79,734 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805
All Weather Package 200          
Heated steering wheel 150          
Comfort Package 1,650          
Blind spot warning system 500          
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500    
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970 970
Lane departure warning     850 850 850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Proximity key     650 650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660 660
Wood trim     325 325 0 0
AMG Leather Package           3,090
Limited-slip rear differential           2,030
All Weather Package 184          
Heated steering wheel 140          
Comfort Package 1,520          
Blind spot warning system 460          
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325    
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902 902
Lane departure warning     791 791 791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669
Proximity key     605 605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614 614
Wood trim     302 302 0 0
AMG Leather Package           2,874
Limited-slip rear differential           1,888
Options (change) 2,500 0 12,505 12,505 9,680 13,050
Options (change) 2,304 0 11,631 11,631 9,004 12,138
Destination 925 925 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $75,945 $87,505 $48,180 $51,400 $51,130 $74,555
Total Invoice $69,946 $80,659 $44,870 $47,865 $47,614 $69,518

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,284
Model Year201520152012201220122012
ModelLSLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim460460 Crafted LineC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine386hp V8386hp V8201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10450, 19450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$75,945$87,505$48,180$51,400$51,130$74,555
Adjustments for Features-860-4,6600-1,700-200-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,085$82,845$48,180$49,700$50,930$73,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,760$0$1,520$2,750$25,375
Total Invoice$69,946$80,659$44,870$47,865$47,614$69,518
Adjustments for Features-792-4,2950-1,583-186-932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,154$76,364$44,870$46,282$47,428$68,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,210$0$1,412$2,558$23,716

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

Model Year201520152012201220122012
ModelLSLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim460460 Crafted LineC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100     
Luggage $0    
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250
Power trunk closer$350$350    
Remote app$25$25    
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15    
Wiper de-icer$25     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   $300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0    
Black grille (optional) $0    
Body kit $0$0$0$0$0
Laminated front side windows$200$200    
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Self-repairing paint$0$0    
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer     $100
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers$50 $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0    
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner $650    
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type $300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000    
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500    
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0    
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   $100
Total Value of Features$4,615$8,415$3,755$5,455$3,955$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$860$4,660$0$1,700$200$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-792-4,2950-1,583-186-932

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

Model Year20152012
ModelLSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in108.7 in
Length200.0 in180.7 in
Width73.8 in69.7 in
Height58.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,234 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

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested87581%

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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%

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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%

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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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