Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2009 Lexus ES Lexus ES 2006

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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: $37,335

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $5,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,890

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $7,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300 $32,300
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359 $28,640
Premium II Package 3,500 3,500 1,350 1,100  
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570    
Wood trim 310     0  
Seating Package       2,980  
Stability control         650
Navigation system         2,200
Xenon HID headlights         640
Sunshade, rear, power         210
Heated front seats         640
Premium II Package 3,255 3,255 1,256 1,023  
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460    
Wood trim 288     0  
Seating Package       2,771  
Stability control         520
Navigation system         1,843
Xenon HID headlights         512
Sunshade, rear, power         168
Heated front seats         512
Options (change) 9,080 8,770 6,620 7,780 4,340
Options (change) 8,443 8,155 6,156 7,234 3,555
Destination 875 875 875 875 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $42,855 $44,295 $46,495 $67,055 $37,335
Total Invoice $39,915 $41,255 $43,301 $62,568 $32,890

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,964
Model Year20092009200920092006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8218hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T7A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 1286, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18215/60-16
Total Price$42,855$44,295$46,495$67,055$37,335
Adjustments for Features-65-1,115-1,315-3,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,790$43,180$45,180$63,990$37,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$390$2,390$21,200$0
Total Invoice$39,915$41,255$43,301$62,568$32,890
Adjustments for Features-61-1,038-1,225-2,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,854$40,217$42,076$59,708$32,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$363$2,222$19,854$0

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

Model Year20092009200920092006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
5-speed automatic    $900
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player    $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
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$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$1,930$2,980$3,180$4,930$1,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$65$1,115$1,315$3,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-61-1,038-1,225-2,8600

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

Model Year20092006
ModelC-ClassES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in107.1 in
Length182.3 in191.1 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height56.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested172568%
Total Not Requested80032%
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 C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested172568%
Total Not Requested80032%
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 C350 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%
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, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested125048%
Total Not Requested135052%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%
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
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

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