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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: $4,081

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,114

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $5,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $35,175
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $31,892
Premium 1 Package 1,995 1,995    
Lighting Package 985 985 985  
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Wood trim 325      
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620  
Rear side airbags 420 420 420  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660  
Rear spoiler 300     299
Heated front seats 750 750 750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Rearview camera 460 460 460  
Ultra Luxury Package       3,535
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       4,065
Premium 1 Package 1,855 1,855    
Lighting Package 916 916 916  
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 2,511  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
Wood trim 302      
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507  
Rear side airbags 391 391 391  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614  
Rear spoiler 279     199
Heated front seats 698 698 698  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Rearview camera 428 428 428  
Ultra Luxury Package       2,828
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,320
Options (change) 13,165 12,540 10,545 7,899
Options (change) 12,244 11,663 9,808 6,347
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $48,030 $49,315 $51,410 $43,949
Total Invoice $44,730 $45,925 $47,874 $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: $5,141
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,559
Model Year2011201120112010
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$48,030$49,315$51,410$43,949
Adjustments for Features0-775-1,050-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,030$48,540$50,360$42,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$510$2,330$0
Total Invoice$44,730$45,925$47,874$39,114
Adjustments for Features0-722-978-943
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,730$45,203$46,896$38,171
Cost Above Minimum$0$473$2,166$0

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

Model Year2011201120112010
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$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$2,430$3,205$3,480$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$1,050$1,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-722-978-943

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

Model Year20112010
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested127569%
Total Not Requested57531%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested127569%
Total Not Requested57531%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%

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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%

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 camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested110064%
Total Not Requested62536%

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