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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: $46,220

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $30,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202011201120112011
ModelLSLSLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim500500 F Sport500 Inspiration SeriesC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,450 $81,450 $97,665 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200
All Weather Package 200 200 200        
Heated steering wheel 150 150 150        
Multimedia Package       2,700 2,700 2,700 3,350
Lighting Package       985 985 985 985
Premium 1 Package       1,995 1,995    
Leather seating surfaces       1,620 1,620 1,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720 720 720
Rearview camera       460 460 460 460
Telematics service, such as OnStar       660 660 660 660
Heated front seats       750 750 750  
Proximity key       1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140
Wood trim       325     0
AMG Leather Package             3,030
All Weather Package 184 184 184        
Heated steering wheel 140 140 140        
Multimedia Package       2,511 2,511 2,511 3,115
Lighting Package       916 916 916 916
Premium 1 Package       1,855 1,855    
Leather seating surfaces       1,507 1,507 1,507  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669 669 669 669
Rearview camera       428 428 428 428
Telematics service, such as OnStar       614 614 614 614
Heated front seats       698 698 698  
Proximity key       1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060
Wood trim       302     0
AMG Leather Package             2,818
Options (change) 350 350 350 11,355 11,030 9,035 10,345
Options (change) 324 324 324 10,560 10,258 8,403 9,620
Destination 1,025 1,025 1,025 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $76,825 $82,825 $99,040 $46,220 $47,805 $49,900 $71,520

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus LS 500 F Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,819
Model Year2020202020202011201120112011
ModelLSLSLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim500500 F Sport500 Inspiration SeriesC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V6416hp V6416hp V6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT10T10T10M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12100, 8100, 8100, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/45-20245/45-20225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$76,825$82,825$99,040$46,220$47,805$49,900$71,520
Adjustments for Features-3,785-7,510-3,7850-975-1,250-3,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,040$75,315$95,255$46,220$46,830$48,650$68,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,275$22,215$0$610$2,430$22,225

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

Model Year2020202020202011201120112011
ModelLSLSLSC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim500500 F Sport500 Inspiration SeriesC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500    
6-speed manual   $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100    
Power door closers$300$300$300    
Power trunk closer$350$350$350    
Remote app$25$25$25    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250    
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15    
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300     
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0$0
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200    
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Self-repairing paint$0$0$0    
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25    
HD radio$50$50$50    
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
Surround sound      $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25    
Traffic information      $25
USB port$25$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Chronometer      $100
Compass   $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50    
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100     
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300    
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0    
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   $150
Metal pedals $75 $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner $650     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000     
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500     
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000     
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    $100
Total Value of Features$5,115$8,840$5,115$1,330$2,305$2,580$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,785$7,510$3,785$0$975$1,250$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-66-122-520-908-1,164-2,869

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

Model Year20202011
ModelLSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase123.0 in108.7 in
Length206.1 in182.3 in
Width74.8 in69.7 in
Height57.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,708 lb.3,528 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 in55.1 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
Lexus LS 500 F Sport

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

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 500 Inspiration Series

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 C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102596%
Total Not Requested404%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102596%
Total Not Requested404%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102596%
Total Not Requested404%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102562%
Total Not Requested64038%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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