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

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

Lowest Total Price: $43,375

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $574

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,114

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $1,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $35,175
Base Invoice $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $31,892
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Power driver seat 600        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690  
Rear side airbags 385 385 385    
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820 820    
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765  
Heated front seats 680 680 680    
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790  
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210  
CD changer, remote 420 420 420    
Premium Package       925  
Wood trim       775  
Ultra Luxury Package         3,535
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         4,065
Rear spoiler         299
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665    
Power driver seat 558        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642  
Rear side airbags 358 358 358    
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763 763    
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711  
Heated front seats 633 633 633    
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735  
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055  
CD changer, remote 391 391 391    
Premium Package       860  
Wood trim       721  
Ultra Luxury Package         2,828
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,320
Rear spoiler         199
Options (change) 9,650 9,050 9,050 6,655 7,899
Options (change) 8,976 8,418 8,418 6,189 6,347
Destination 775 775 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $43,375 $47,375 $47,975 $63,180 $43,949
Total Invoice $40,395 $44,115 $44,673 $58,903 $39,114

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,676
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,246
Model Year20062006200620062010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8272hp V6
TransmissionT7M6T7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$43,375$47,375$47,975$63,180$43,949
Adjustments for Features-9250-1,225-2,000-3,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,450$47,375$46,750$61,180$40,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,925$4,300$18,730$0
Total Invoice$40,395$44,115$44,673$58,903$39,114
Adjustments for Features-8610-1,141-1,865-2,826
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,534$44,115$43,532$57,038$36,288
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,581$3,998$17,504$0

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

Model Year20062006200620062010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
6-speed manual $150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Rearview camera    $200
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
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
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player    $0
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information    $25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats   $300 
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$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver 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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,765$2,840$4,065$4,840$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0$1,225$2,000$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-8610-1,141-1,865-2,826

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

Model Year20062010
ModelC-ClassES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in109.3 in
Length178.4 in191.1 in
Width68.0 in71.1 in
Height55.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft314.7 ft3

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested155095%
Total Not Requested755%
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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested155095%
Total Not Requested755%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested155095%
Total Not Requested755%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested107554%
Total Not Requested92546%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested105061%
Total Not Requested67539%

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