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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: $37,955

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $7,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,386

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $8,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $39,750 $57,350 $32,300
Base Invoice $31,248 $36,968 $53,336 $28,640
Premium 2 Package 3,700 1,400 1,400  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,500 1,500    
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Wood trim 320   0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,590 1,590    
Seating Package     3,030  
Universal Media Interface     1,290  
Stability control       650
Navigation system       2,200
Xenon HID headlights       640
Sunshade, rear, power       210
Adaptive dampers - electrical       620
Heated front seats       640
Premium 2 Package 3,441 1,302 1,302  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,395 1,395    
Multimedia Package 2,464 2,464    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Wood trim 298   0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,479 1,479    
Seating Package     2,818  
Universal Media Interface     1,200  
Stability control       520
Navigation system       1,843
Xenon HID headlights       512
Sunshade, rear, power       168
Adaptive dampers - electrical       496
Heated front seats       512
Options (change) 10,480 7,860 6,440 4,960
Options (change) 9,747 7,310 5,990 4,051
Destination 875 875 875 695
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $44,955 $48,485 $66,765 $37,955
Total Invoice $41,870 $45,153 $62,301 $33,386

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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: $6,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,284
Model Year2010201020102006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8218hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 886, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/40-18215/60-16
Total Price$44,955$48,485$66,765$37,955
Adjustments for Features-215-1,465-2,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,740$47,020$64,540$37,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,280$19,800$0
Total Invoice$41,870$45,153$62,301$33,386
Adjustments for Features-200-1,364-2,0760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,670$43,789$60,225$33,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,119$18,555$0

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

Model Year2010201020102006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
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$0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,980$4,230$4,990$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$215$1,465$2,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-200-1,364-2,0760

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus ES features.

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

Model Year20102006
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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus ES specs.

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

Premium 2 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested175066%
Total Not Requested90034%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Premium 2 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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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 2 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%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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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