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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: $43,930

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $25,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,915

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $21,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009200920092009
ModelSCC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim430C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,405 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300
Base Invoice $60,880 $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359
Rear spoiler 440        
Multimedia Package   2,980 2,980 2,980 2,980
Premium II Package   3,500 3,500   1,100
Leather seating surfaces   1,570 1,570 1,570  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
iPod integration   375 375 375 375
Wood trim   310     0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700 700 700  
Seating Package         2,980
Rear spoiler 352        
Multimedia Package   2,771 2,771 2,771 2,771
Premium II Package   3,255 3,255   1,023
Leather seating surfaces   1,460 1,460 1,460  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
iPod integration   349 349 349 349
Wood trim   288     0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651 651 651  
Seating Package         2,771
Options (change) 440 10,155 9,845 6,345 8,155
Options (change) 352 9,443 9,155 5,900 7,583
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $69,720 $43,930 $45,370 $46,220 $67,430
Total Invoice $62,107 $40,915 $42,255 $43,045 $62,917

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,105
Model Year20102009200920092009
ModelSCC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim430C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V8228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$69,720$43,930$45,370$46,220$67,430
Adjustments for Features-5,7100-975-25-2,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,010$43,930$44,395$46,195$64,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$465$2,265$20,700
Total Invoice$62,107$40,915$42,255$43,045$62,917
Adjustments for Features-5,0870-908-23-2,613
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,020$40,915$41,347$43,022$60,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$432$2,107$19,389

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

Model Year20102009200920092009
ModelSCC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim430C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 $225
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    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Laminated front side windows$200    
Power retractable hardtop$6750    
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Power antenna$100    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers$50$50$50 $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50 $50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats $300$300 $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$10,115$4,405$5,380$4,430$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,710$0$975$25$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0870-908-23-2,613

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

Model Year20102009
ModelSCC-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in108.7 in
Length178.5 in182.3 in
Width72.0 in69.7 in
Height53.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft312.4 ft3

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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
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested157562%
Total Not Requested95038%

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
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested157562%
Total Not Requested95038%

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
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested115044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested27524%

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