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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: $54,640

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $24,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,881

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $22,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelLSC-ClassC-Class
Trim460C300C350e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,520 $38,950 $45,490
Base Invoice $66,717 $36,224 $42,306
Comfort Package 1,650    
Air Suspension w/VGRS 2,120    
LED headlights 1,450    
Blind spot warning system 500 550 550
Heated steering wheel 150 250 250
All Weather Package 200    
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690
Parktronic Package   970 970
Lighting Package   800 800
Premium 2 Package   2,220 2,220
Interior Package   2,880 2,880
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,190  
Wood trim   325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Power trunk closer   250 250
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Comfort Package 1,520    
Air Suspension w/VGRS 1,949    
LED headlights 1,336    
Blind spot warning system 460 512 512
Heated steering wheel 140 233 233
All Weather Package 184    
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502
Parktronic Package   902 902
Lighting Package   744 744
Premium 2 Package   2,065 2,065
Interior Package   2,678 2,678
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,107  
Wood trim   302 302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Power trunk closer   233 233
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 6,070 14,765 13,575
Options (change) 5,589 13,732 12,625
Destination 950 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043
Total Price $79,540 $54,640 $55,947
Total Invoice $73,256 $50,881 $51,813

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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: $25,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,274
Model Year201620162016
ModelLSC-ClassC-Class
Trim460C300C350e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine386hp 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)235/50-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$79,540$54,640$55,947
Adjustments for Features0-965-1,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,540$53,675$54,857
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,182
Total Invoice$73,256$50,881$51,813
Adjustments for Features0-899-1,009
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,256$49,982$50,804
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$822

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

Model Year201620162016
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 
Eco accelerator  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
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  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
6 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Self-repairing paint$0  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000  
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Suggestive steering $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,840$6,805$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$965$1,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-899-1,009

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

Model Year20162016
ModelLSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in111.8 in
Length200.0 in184.5 in
Width73.8 in71.3 in
Height58.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,234 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 front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested150055%
Total Not Requested125045%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%

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%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
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%

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