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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: $45,630

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,773

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,495

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $38,900
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $36,438
Premium II Package 3,500 3,500 1,350  
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Wood trim 310      
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570  
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,050 1,050 500
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 379
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650  
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Luxury Package       3,695
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package       2,615
Rear spoiler       319
Premium II Package 3,255 3,255 1,256  
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Wood trim 288      
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460  
Panoramic sunroof 976 976 976 460
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 250
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604  
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
Luxury Package       3,397
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package       2,413
Rear spoiler       209
Options (change) 11,855 11,545 9,395 7,508
Options (change) 11,023 10,735 8,736 6,729
Destination 875 875 875 995
Total Price $45,630 $47,070 $49,270 $47,403
Total Invoice $42,495 $43,835 $45,881 $44,162

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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: $2,787
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,581
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$45,630$47,070$49,270$47,403
Adjustments for Features0-975-1,250-4,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,630$46,095$48,020$42,843
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$2,390$0
Total Invoice$42,495$43,835$45,881$44,162
Adjustments for Features0-908-1,164-4,248
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,495$42,927$44,717$39,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$432$2,222$0

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

Model Year2009200920092018
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 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Vehicle health reports   $0
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 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
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 
Metal pedals$75 $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$2,580$3,555$3,830$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$1,250$4,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-1,164-4,248

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

Model Year20092018
ModelC-ClassES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in111.0 in
Length182.3 in192.7 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height56.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.2 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, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested195077%
Total Not Requested57523%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

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, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested195077%
Total Not Requested57523%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

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-dash200No
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 Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested162557%
Total Not Requested125043%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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