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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: $51,065

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $26,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172021202120212021
ModelLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim460C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,520 $41,600 $56,500 $68,600 $76,200
Comfort Package 1,750        
Heated steering wheel 150 250      
All Weather Package 100        
Blind spot warning system 500        
LED headlights 1,450        
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625 625
Premium 1 Package   1,250      
Advanced Lighting Package   1,900 1,900 1,050 1,050
Leather Seating Package   1,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450 450
Heated front seats   580      
Power trunk closer   250      
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440 440 440
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Comfort Package 1,611        
Heated steering wheel 140 233      
All Weather Package 92        
Blind spot warning system 460        
LED headlights 1,336        
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581 581
Premium 1 Package   1,163      
Advanced Lighting Package   1,767 1,767 977 977
Leather Seating Package   1,814      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419 419
Heated front seats   539      
Power trunk closer   233      
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409 409 409
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Options (change) 3,950 8,415 5,755 5,875 3,285
Options (change) 3,639 7,828 5,353 5,465 3,056
Destination 975 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $77,445 $51,065 $63,305 $75,525 $80,535

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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: $27,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,374
Model Year20172021202120212021
ModelLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim460C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine386hp 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$77,445$51,065$63,305$75,525$80,535
Adjustments for Features0-900-2,975-2,225-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,445$50,165$60,330$73,300$77,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,165$23,135$27,445

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

Model Year20172021202120212021
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power trunk closer$350$350   
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, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Obstacle detection, front$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0    
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    
Wiper de-icer$25    
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
Laminated front side windows$200    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Self-repairing paint$0    
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Aux input$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0    
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
SD Card slot $25$25$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$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers$50    
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0    
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$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
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$4,840$5,740$7,815$7,065$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$2,975$2,225$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-156-301-192-149

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

Model Year20172021
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.3,473 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 front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Power trunk closer
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-150-300%
Total Not Requested200400%
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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

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