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

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

Lowest Total Price: $39,715

Lexus CT 200h Premium   
Difference: $6,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,536

Lexus CT 200h Premium   
Difference: $5,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCT
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG200h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $31,750
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $30,133
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750   1,330
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300      
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 650  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660 660  
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           3,090  
F Sport Package             1,000
Premium Audio Package             1,100
Navigation Package             2,445
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only             1,215
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325      
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628   1,223
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279      
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 605  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614 614  
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           2,874  
F Sport Package             920
Premium Audio Package             1,012
Navigation Package             2,256
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only             1,117
Options (change) 10,660 10,660 10,660 10,660 7,860 9,200 7,090
Options (change) 9,915 9,915 9,915 9,915 7,311 8,557 6,528
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $46,335 $46,755 $49,555 $49,965 $49,310 $70,705 $39,715
Total Invoice $43,154 $43,545 $46,149 $46,530 $45,921 $65,937 $37,536

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus CT 200h Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,011
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCT
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG200h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V898hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$46,335$46,755$49,555$49,965$49,310$70,705$39,715
Adjustments for Features-1,725-1,850-3,425-3,550-1,925-2,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,610$44,905$46,130$46,415$47,385$68,280$39,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$1,520$1,805$2,775$23,670$0
Total Invoice$43,154$43,545$46,149$46,530$45,921$65,937$37,536
Adjustments for Features-1,607-1,723-3,190-3,306-1,793-2,2610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,547$41,822$42,959$43,224$44,128$63,676$37,536
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$1,412$1,677$2,581$22,129$0

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCT
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG200h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
CVT      $1000
RWD$0$0  $0$0 
AWD  $1700$1700   
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger      $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover      $75
Cargo mat      $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter      $150
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper      $175
Water-repellent front-door glass      $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop      $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler      $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information      $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75
Chronometer     $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only      $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$5,230$5,355$6,930$7,055$5,430$5,930$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,725$1,850$3,425$3,550$1,925$2,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,607-1,723-3,190-3,306-1,793-2,2610

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

Model Year20122012
ModelC-ClassCT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in102.4 in
Length180.7 in170.1 in
Width69.7 in69.5 in
Height56.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,131 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in51.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in32.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.432.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

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, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

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, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

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, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

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, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Lexus CT 200h Premium

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Larger rear spoiler0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Unbranded, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested130095%
Total Not Requested755%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%

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