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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: $40,380

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $29,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,609

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $24,498

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006200620062006
ModelSCC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim430C280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,405 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $60,880 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Rear spoiler 440        
Power driver seat   600      
Xenon HID headlights   790 790 790 790
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690 690
Satellite radio   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   680 680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link   765 765 765 765
Navigation system   2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
CD changer, remote   420 420 420 430
Wood trim         775
Rear spoiler 352        
Power driver seat   558      
Xenon HID headlights   735 735 735 735
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642 642
Satellite radio   465 465 465 465
Heated front seats   633 633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link   711 711 711 711
Navigation system   2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
CD changer, remote   391 391 391 400
Wood trim         721
Options (change) 440 6,655 6,055 6,055 6,160
Options (change) 352 6,190 5,632 5,632 5,729
Destination 875 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $69,720 $40,380 $44,380 $44,980 $62,685
Total Invoice $62,107 $37,609 $41,329 $41,887 $58,443

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,476
Model Year20102006200620062006
ModelSCC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim430C280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V8228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$69,720$40,380$44,380$44,980$62,685
Adjustments for Features-8,850-9250-1,225-3,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,870$39,455$44,380$43,755$58,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,925$4,300$19,505
Total Invoice$62,107$37,609$41,329$41,887$58,443
Adjustments for Features-7,884-8620-1,141-3,473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,223$36,747$41,329$40,746$54,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,582$3,999$18,223

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

Model Year20102006200620062006
ModelSCC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim430C280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200 
6-speed manual  $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100   $100
Wind blocker, small$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Rear side airbags    $300
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor$75    
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200    
Power retractable hardtop$6750    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Power antenna$100    
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   $150
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$10,865$2,940$2,015$3,240$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,850$925$0$1,225$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,884-8620-1,141-3,473

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

Model Year20102006
ModelSCC-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in106.9 in
Length178.5 in178.4 in
Width72.0 in68.0 in
Height53.1 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%

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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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