Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2013 Lexus ES Lexus ES 2009

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,160

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $5,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,567

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $7,225

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,350 $38,950 $41,400 $34,320
Base Invoice $32,876 $36,224 $38,502 $30,774
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440  
Special order charge 250 250 250  
Rear side airbags 420 420 420  
Rear spoiler 300 300   299
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Wood trim     0  
Adaptive cruise control       2,600
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       4,250
Ultra Luxury Package       3,880
Satellite radio       486
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409  
Special order charge 250 250 250  
Rear side airbags 391 391 391  
Rear spoiler 279 279   199
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Wood trim     0  
Adaptive cruise control       2,080
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,408
Ultra Luxury Package       3,492
Satellite radio       389
Options (change) 16,120 16,120 13,320 12,015
Options (change) 15,011 15,011 12,407 9,968
Destination 905 905 905 825
Total Price $52,375 $55,975 $55,625 $47,160
Total Invoice $48,792 $52,140 $51,814 $41,567

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercedes-Benz C-Class dealer quotes or Lexus ES dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,835
Model Year2013201320132009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$52,375$55,975$55,625$47,160
Adjustments for Features-2,565-4,415-2,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,810$51,560$52,710$47,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$2,900$0
Total Invoice$48,792$52,140$51,814$41,567
Adjustments for Features-2,390-4,113-2,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,402$48,027$49,099$41,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$2,697$0

Return to top

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

Model Year2013201320132009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
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 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Wood trim  $300$300
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$0 
Total Value of Features$6,455$8,305$6,805$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,565$4,415$2,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,390-4,113-2,7150

Return to top

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

Model Year20132009
ModelC-ClassES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in109.3 in
Length180.7 in191.1 in
Width69.7 in71.1 in
Height56.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
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 Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
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 Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested312585%
Total Not Requested55015%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans, Wagons, Coupes, and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.