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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: $43,949

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $606

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,114

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $2,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $35,175
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $31,892
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Premium II Package 3,500 3,500 1,350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,050 1,050  
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570  
Wood trim 310      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Ultra Luxury Package       3,535
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       4,065
Rear spoiler       299
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Premium II Package 3,255 3,255 1,256  
Panoramic sunroof 976 976 976  
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460  
Wood trim 288      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
Ultra Luxury Package       2,828
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,320
Rear spoiler       199
Options (change) 10,780 10,470 8,320 7,899
Options (change) 10,023 9,735 7,736 6,347
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $44,555 $45,995 $48,195 $43,949
Total Invoice $41,495 $42,835 $44,881 $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: $2,666
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,214
Model Year2009200920092010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$44,555$45,995$48,195$43,949
Adjustments for Features0-975-1,250-2,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,555$45,020$46,945$41,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$2,390$0
Total Invoice$41,495$42,835$44,881$39,114
Adjustments for Features0-908-1,164-1,833
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,495$41,927$43,717$37,281
Cost Above Minimum$0$432$2,222$0

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

Model Year2009200920092010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$2,030$3,005$3,280$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$1,250$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-1,164-1,833

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

Model Year20092010
ModelC-ClassES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in109.3 in
Length182.3 in191.1 in
Width69.7 in71.1 in
Height56.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.7 ft3

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested39025%
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, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested195077%
Total Not Requested57523%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested39025%
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, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested195077%
Total Not Requested57523%

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 sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested39025%

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 seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested122561%
Total Not Requested77539%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%

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