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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: $44,560

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $7,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,487

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $8,863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900 $34,320
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867 $30,774
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Premium Package 2,700        
Interior Package 2,300 2,300      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Wood trim 325   0    
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440 440  
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420  
Special order charge 250 250      
Rear spoiler 300 300     299
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
AMG Leather Package     2,590    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         4,250
Ultra Luxury Package         3,880
Satellite radio         486
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502  
Premium Package 2,511        
Interior Package 2,139 2,139      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Wood trim 302   0    
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409 409  
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391  
Special order charge 233 233      
Rear spoiler 279 279     199
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
AMG Leather Package     2,409    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,408
Ultra Luxury Package         3,492
Satellite radio         389
Options (change) 12,595 9,570 9,310 6,720 9,415
Options (change) 11,713 8,900 8,658 6,249 7,888
Destination 925 925 925 925 825
Total Price $51,920 $59,085 $74,135 $79,545 $44,560
Total Invoice $48,350 $55,014 $69,010 $74,041 $39,487

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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: $4,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,892
Model Year20152015201520152009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8272hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$51,920$59,085$74,135$79,545$44,560
Adjustments for Features-3,190-5,265-3,815-4,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,730$53,820$70,320$74,580$44,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,090$21,590$25,850$0
Total Invoice$48,350$55,014$69,010$74,041$39,487
Adjustments for Features-2,971-4,902-3,551-4,6210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,379$50,112$65,459$69,420$39,487
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,733$20,080$24,041$0

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

Model Year20152015201520152009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700   
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  $300
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Metal pedals $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,330$9,405$7,955$9,105$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,190$5,265$3,815$4,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,971-4,902-3,551-4,6210

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

Model Year20152009
ModelC-ClassES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in109.3 in
Length184.5 in191.1 in
Width71.3 in71.1 in
Height56.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested337592%
Total Not Requested3008%

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