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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: $47,305

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $30,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,057

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $27,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019201220122012201220122012
ModelLSLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim500500hC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,450 $79,960 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $69,276 $73,424 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805
All Weather Package 200              
Heated steering wheel 150              
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250            
Blind spot warning system 500 500            
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
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
Lane departure warning     850 850 850 850 850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720 720
Proximity key     650 650 650 650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660 660 660 660
Wood trim     325   325   0 0
AMG Leather Package               3,090
All Weather Package 184              
Heated steering wheel 140              
Auto-dimming headlights 231 231            
Blind spot warning system 460 460            
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
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
Lane departure warning     791 791 791 791 791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669 669 669
Proximity key     605 605 605 605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614 614 614 614
Wood trim     302   302   0 0
AMG Leather Package               2,874
Options (change) 1,100 750 12,505 11,210 12,505 11,210 9,680 11,020
Options (change) 1,015 691 11,631 10,427 11,631 10,427 9,004 10,250
Destination 1,025 1,025 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $77,575 $81,735 $48,180 $47,305 $51,400 $50,515 $51,130 $72,525
Total Invoice $71,316 $75,140 $44,870 $44,057 $47,865 $47,042 $47,614 $67,630

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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: $27,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,158
Model Year20192019201220122012201220122012
ModelLSLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim500500hC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V6295hp V6 H201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT10B10T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/50-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$77,575$81,735$48,180$47,305$51,400$50,515$51,130$72,525
Adjustments for Features-2,285-1,135-7250-2,425-1,700-925-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,290$80,600$47,455$47,305$48,975$48,815$50,205$71,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,310$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,900$23,795
Total Invoice$71,316$75,140$44,870$44,057$47,865$47,042$47,614$67,630
Adjustments for Features-2,101-1,043-6750-2,258-1,583-861-1,329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,215$74,097$44,195$44,057$45,607$45,459$46,753$66,301
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,882$138$0$1,550$1,402$2,696$22,244

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

Model Year20192019201220122012201220122012
ModelLSLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim500500hC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500       
10-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic $2000      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$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      
Sunshade, rear, power$225       
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100      
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225      
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75      
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 $150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250 $250$250
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0      
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25      
Rear seat pass-through$100       
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50      
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15      
Wiper de-icer$25       
Exterior 
Body kit  $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$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0      
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25      
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25      
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25      
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75      
Chronometer       $100
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125      
Headlight washers$50 $50$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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300       
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0       
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Heated front seats$200 $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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$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$50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150       
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200      
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control       $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       $100
Total Value of Features$5,415$4,265$3,855$3,130$5,555$4,830$4,055$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,285$1,135$725$0$2,425$1,700$925$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,101-1,043-6750-2,258-1,583-861-1,329

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

Model Year20192012
ModelLSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase123.0 in108.7 in
Length206.1 in180.7 in
Width74.8 in69.7 in
Height57.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,708 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 500

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 sound250No
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 Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 sound250No
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 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%
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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 sound250No
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 Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 sound250No
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 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%
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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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