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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: $44,060

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $3,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,087

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $5,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $34,320
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $30,774
Premium 1 Package 1,995 1,995    
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700  
Lighting Package 985 985 985  
Rearview camera 460 460 460  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620  
Heated front seats 750 750 750  
Rear spoiler 300     299
Rear side airbags 420 420 420  
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140  
Wood trim 325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Ultra Luxury Package       3,880
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       4,250
Satellite radio       486
Premium 1 Package 1,855 1,855    
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 2,511  
Lighting Package 916 916 916  
Rearview camera 428 428 428  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507  
Heated front seats 698 698 698  
Rear spoiler 279     199
Rear side airbags 391 391 391  
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060  
Wood trim 302      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
Ultra Luxury Package       3,492
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,408
Satellite radio       389
Options (change) 12,505 11,880 9,885 8,915
Options (change) 11,630 11,049 9,194 7,488
Destination 875 875 875 825
Total Price $47,370 $48,655 $50,750 $44,060
Total Invoice $44,116 $45,311 $47,260 $39,087

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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: $4,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,058
Model Year2011201120112009
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)100, 8100, 8100, 8300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$47,370$48,655$50,750$44,060
Adjustments for Features0-775-1,050-1,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,370$47,880$49,700$42,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$510$2,330$0
Total Invoice$44,116$45,311$47,260$39,087
Adjustments for Features0-722-978-1,029
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,116$44,589$46,282$38,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$473$2,166$0

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

Model Year2011201120112009
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
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$200
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
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, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals$75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
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$2,355$3,130$3,405$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$1,050$1,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-722-978-1,029

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

Model Year20112009
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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested127572%
Total Not Requested50028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested127572%
Total Not Requested50028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested282577%
Total Not Requested85023%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

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