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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: $7,461

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,448

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $6,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152017
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 $38,900
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867 $36,438
Wood trim 325   0    
Lighting Package 800 800 800 800  
Premium Package 2,700        
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800  
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Interior Package 2,300 2,300      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420  
Special order charge 250 250      
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440 440  
Power trunk closer 250 250 250 250 400
Rear spoiler 300 300     319
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380  
AMG Leather Package     2,590    
Blind spot warning system         500
Ultra Luxury Package         3,500
Alloy wheels, optional design         40
Heated steering wheel         450
LED headlights         515
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package         2,590
Wood trim 302   0    
Lighting Package 744 744 744 744  
Premium Package 2,511        
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604  
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502  
Interior Package 2,139 2,139      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391  
Special order charge 233 233      
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409 409  
Power trunk closer 233 233 233 233 368
Rear spoiler 279 279     209
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
Sunshades, second row 354 354 353 353  
AMG Leather Package     2,409    
Blind spot warning system         460
Ultra Luxury Package         3,221
Alloy wheels, optional design         37
Heated steering wheel         415
LED headlights         473
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package         2,392
Options (change) 16,825 13,800 13,540 10,950 8,814
Options (change) 15,648 12,835 12,592 10,183 8,035
Destination 925 925 925 925 975
Total Price $56,150 $63,315 $78,365 $83,775 $48,689
Total Invoice $52,285 $58,949 $72,944 $77,975 $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: $4,271
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,867
Model Year20152015201520152017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$56,150$63,315$78,365$83,775$48,689
Adjustments for Features-3,190-5,265-3,815-4,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,960$58,050$74,550$78,810$48,689
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,090$21,590$25,850$0
Total Invoice$52,285$58,949$72,944$77,975$45,448
Adjustments for Features-2,970-4,902-3,551-4,6210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,315$54,047$69,393$73,354$45,448
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,732$20,078$24,039$0

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

Model Year20152015201520152017
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 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports    $0
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 
Aux input    $50
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
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 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
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   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
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$6,980$9,055$7,605$8,755$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,190$5,265$3,815$4,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,970-4,902-3,551-4,6210

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

Model Year20152017
ModelC-ClassES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in111.0 in
Length184.5 in192.7 in
Width71.3 in71.7 in
Height56.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
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 only750Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested2600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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