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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: $46,283

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $2,447

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,133

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $2,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $38,900
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $36,438
Premium 1 Package 1,995 1,995    
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700  
Lighting Package 985 985 985  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660  
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140  
Rearview camera 460 460 460  
Rear side airbags 420 420 420  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 379
Rear spoiler 300     319
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620  
Wood trim 325      
Heated front seats 750 750 750  
Navigation Package       1,495
Luxury Package       3,695
Premium 1 Package 1,855 1,855    
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 2,511  
Lighting Package 916 916 916  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614  
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060  
Rearview camera 428 428 428  
Rear side airbags 391 391 391  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 250
Rear spoiler 279     209
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 460
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507  
Wood trim 302      
Heated front seats 698 698 698  
Navigation Package       1,384
Luxury Package       3,397
Options (change) 13,865 13,240 11,245 6,388
Options (change) 12,895 12,314 10,459 5,700
Destination 875 875 875 995
Total Price $48,730 $50,015 $52,110 $46,283
Total Invoice $45,381 $46,576 $48,525 $43,133

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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: $5,857
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,426
Model Year2011201120112018
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)100, 8100, 8100, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$48,730$50,015$52,110$46,283
Adjustments for Features0-775-1,050-3,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,730$49,240$51,060$42,873
Cost Above Minimum$0$510$2,330$0
Total Invoice$45,381$46,576$48,525$43,133
Adjustments for Features0-722-978-3,178
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,381$45,854$47,547$39,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$473$2,166$0

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

Model Year2011201120112018
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 
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, 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
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$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
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights   $1000
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, passenger seat$50$50$50 
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-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$2,880$3,655$3,930$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$1,050$3,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-722-978-3,178

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

Model Year20112018
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested127569%
Total Not Requested57531%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%
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
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested127569%
Total Not Requested57531%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%
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
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
LED headlights250No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested162557%
Total Not Requested125043%

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