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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $45,700 Lexus ES 350 | ||||||
| Difference: $2,265 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $42,735 Lexus ES 350 | ||||||
| Difference: $1,936 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | ES |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | 350 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $34,800 | $35,220 | $38,020 | $38,430 | $40,575 | $36,725 |
| Base Invoice | $32,364 | $32,755 | $35,359 | $35,740 | $37,735 | $34,400 |
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | 500 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Wood trim | 325 | 325 | 0 | |||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Rear side airbags | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | |
| Ultra Luxury Package | 3,535 | |||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 4,065 | |||||
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | 460 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Wood trim | 302 | 302 | 0 | |||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | |
| Rear side airbags | 391 | 391 | 391 | 391 | 391 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | |
| Ultra Luxury Package | 3,251 | |||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,749 | |||||
| Options (change) | 13,165 | 11,870 | 13,165 | 11,870 | 10,340 | 8,100 |
| Options (change) | 12,245 | 11,041 | 12,245 | 11,041 | 9,618 | 7,460 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $48,840 | $47,965 | $52,060 | $51,175 | $51,790 | $45,700 |
| Total Invoice | $45,484 | $44,671 | $48,479 | $47,656 | $48,228 | $42,735 |
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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: $2,125 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,806 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | ES |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | 350 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 268hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 300, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 215/55-17 |
| Total Price | $48,840 | $47,965 | $52,060 | $51,175 | $51,790 | $45,700 |
| Adjustments for Features | -865 | -140 | -2,565 | -1,840 | -1,065 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,975 | $47,825 | $49,495 | $49,335 | $50,725 | $45,700 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $150 | $0 | $1,670 | $1,510 | $2,900 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $45,484 | $44,671 | $48,479 | $47,656 | $48,228 | $42,735 |
| Adjustments for Features | -806 | -130 | -2,389 | -1,713 | -992 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,678 | $44,541 | $46,090 | $45,943 | $47,236 | $42,735 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $137 | $0 | $1,549 | $1,402 | $2,695 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus ES
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | ES |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | 350 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $4,430 | $3,705 | $6,130 | $5,405 | $4,630 | $3,565 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $865 | $140 | $2,565 | $1,840 | $1,065 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -806 | -130 | -2,389 | -1,713 | -992 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus ES
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | ES |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 109.3 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 191.1 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 71.1 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 lb. | 3,581 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 36.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 28% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 49% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 28% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 49% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 28% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 49% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 28% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 49% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 28% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Ultra Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 300 | Yes |
| Full-size spare tire | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 35% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 22% |
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