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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: $48,689

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $4,011

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,448

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $3,646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,350 $38,950 $41,400 $38,900
Base Invoice $32,876 $36,224 $38,502 $36,438
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Rear side airbags 420 420 420  
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440  
Special order charge 250 250 250  
Rear spoiler 300 300   319
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Wood trim 325 325 0  
Ultra Luxury Package       3,500
Alloy wheels, optional design       40
Power trunk closer       400
Heated steering wheel       450
LED headlights       515
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package       2,590
Blind spot warning system       500
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
Rear side airbags 391 391 391  
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409  
Special order charge 250 250 250  
Rear spoiler 279 279   209
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Wood trim 302 302 0  
Ultra Luxury Package       3,221
Alloy wheels, optional design       37
Power trunk closer       368
Heated steering wheel       415
LED headlights       473
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package       2,392
Blind spot warning system       460
Options (change) 16,445 16,445 13,320 8,814
Options (change) 15,313 15,313 12,407 8,035
Destination 905 905 905 975
Total Price $52,700 $56,300 $55,625 $48,689
Total Invoice $49,094 $52,442 $51,814 $45,448

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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: $3,721
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,376
Model Year2013201320132017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$52,700$56,300$55,625$48,689
Adjustments for Features-290-2,140-4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,410$54,160$55,185$48,689
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$2,775$0
Total Invoice$49,094$52,442$51,814$45,448
Adjustments for Features-270-1,993-4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,824$50,449$51,404$45,448
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$2,580$0

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

Model Year2013201320132017
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 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power trunk closer   $350
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Pedestrian detection   $50
Vehicle health reports   $0
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights   $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
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 
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/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$0 
Total Value of Features$5,705$7,555$5,855$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$290$2,140$440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-270-1,993-4100

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

Model Year20132017
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested85042%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
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%
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested85042%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
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%
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested85042%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
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

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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested207580%
Total Not Requested52520%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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