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Lexus SC vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus SC vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,520

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $20,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,259

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $15,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016201620162016
ModelSCC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim430C300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,805 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $58,788 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Rear spoiler 440 350 350      
Garmin Map Pilot   600 600 600 600 600
Interior Package   2,880 2,880      
Premium 2 Package   2,220 2,220 1,520    
Blind spot warning system   550 550      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Wood trim   325 325 325 325 0
designo Package       3,620 3,090 550
Rear spoiler 352 326 326      
Garmin Map Pilot   558 558 558 558 558
Interior Package   2,678 2,678      
Premium 2 Package   2,065 2,065 1,414    
Blind spot warning system   512 512      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669
Wood trim   302 302 302 302 0
designo Package       3,367 2,874 512
Options (change) 440 7,645 7,645 6,785 4,735 1,870
Options (change) 352 7,110 7,110 6,310 4,403 1,739
Destination 825 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $68,070 $47,520 $50,017 $58,510 $70,910 $76,045
Total Invoice $59,965 $44,259 $46,298 $54,479 $66,011 $70,787

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,834
Model Year200920162016201620162016
ModelSCC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim430C300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V8241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$68,070$47,520$50,017$58,510$70,910$76,045
Adjustments for Features-2,1250-1,525-2,725-1,675-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,945$47,520$48,492$55,785$69,235$73,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$972$8,265$21,715$26,150
Total Invoice$59,965$44,259$46,298$54,479$66,011$70,787
Adjustments for Features-1,8720-1,412-2,537-1,559-2,211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,093$44,259$44,886$51,942$64,452$68,576
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$627$7,683$20,193$24,317

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

Model Year200920162016201620162016
ModelSCC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim430C300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Eco accelerator  $100   
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Wind blocker, small$100     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Water-repellent front-door glass$15     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$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
Power retractable hardtop$6750     
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Power antenna$100     
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers$50     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150     
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,390$8,265$9,790$10,990$9,940$10,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,125$0$1,525$2,725$1,675$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8720-1,412-2,537-1,559-2,211

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

Model Year20092016
ModelSCC-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in111.8 in
Length178.5 in184.5 in
Width72.0 in71.3 in
Height53.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested145066%
Total Not Requested75034%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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