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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: $48,224

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $891

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,972

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $36,620
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $34,300
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850 1,015
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660  
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300   319
Wood trim 325   325   0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Rain-sensing wipers           155
Xenon HID headlights           565
Ultra Luxury Package           2,935
Alloy wheels, optional design           110
Power trunk closer           400
Heated steering wheel           450
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package           3,745
Blind spot warning system           500
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791 933
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669  
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614  
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605  
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279   209
Wood trim 302   302   0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Rain-sensing wipers           144
Xenon HID headlights           521
Ultra Luxury Package           2,699
Alloy wheels, optional design           100
Power trunk closer           368
Heated steering wheel           416
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package           3,452
Blind spot warning system           460
Options (change) 14,315 13,020 14,315 13,020 11,190 10,694
Options (change) 13,315 12,111 13,315 12,111 10,409 9,762
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 910
Total Price $49,990 $49,115 $53,210 $52,325 $52,640 $48,224
Total Invoice $46,554 $45,741 $49,549 $48,726 $49,019 $44,972

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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: $1,926
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,734
Model Year201220122012201220122014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$49,990$49,115$53,210$52,325$52,640$48,224
Adjustments for Features-7250-2,425-1,700-725-1,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,265$49,115$50,785$50,625$51,915$47,189
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,800$0
Total Invoice$46,554$45,741$49,549$48,726$49,019$44,972
Adjustments for Features-6750-2,258-1,583-675-965
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,879$45,741$47,291$47,143$48,344$44,007
Cost Above Minimum$138$0$1,550$1,402$2,603$0

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

Model Year201220122012201220122014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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 
Heated steering wheel     $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250 
Power trunk closer     $350
Sunshade, rear, power     $225
Sunshades, second row     $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Lane departure prevention     $150
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250
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
Wiper de-icer     $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0 
Infotainment 
App support     $0
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support     $0
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Traffic + travel information     $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0 
Total Value of Features$3,780$3,055$5,480$4,755$3,780$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$2,425$1,700$725$1,035
Value of Feature Adjustments-6750-2,258-1,583-675-965

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

Model Year20122014
ModelC-ClassES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in111.0 in
Length180.7 in192.7 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height56.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested105057%
Total Not Requested80043%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested105057%
Total Not Requested80043%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested105057%
Total Not Requested80043%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested105057%
Total Not Requested80043%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested185071%
Total Not Requested75029%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%

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