Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2016 Lexus ES Lexus ES 2011

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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: $47,499

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $5,001

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,697

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $6,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $36,725
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $33,299
Blind spot warning system 550 550        
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150      
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520      
Parktronic Package 970 970 970 970 970  
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Wood trim 325 325 325 325 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440 440 440  
Rear spoiler 350 350       299
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
designo Package       3,090 550  
Obstacle detection, rear           500
Adaptive cruise control           1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.           4,065
Ultra Luxury Package           3,535
Blind spot warning system 512 512        
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000      
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414      
Parktronic Package 902 902 902 902 902  
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669  
Wood trim 302 302 302 302 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409 409 409  
Rear spoiler 326 326       199
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
designo Package       2,874 512  
Obstacle detection, rear           430
Adaptive cruise control           1,290
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.           3,564
Ultra Luxury Package           3,040
Options (change) 12,625 12,625 10,295 9,715 6,850 9,899
Options (change) 11,741 11,741 9,574 9,034 6,370 8,523
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $52,500 $54,997 $62,020 $75,890 $81,025 $47,499
Total Invoice $48,890 $50,929 $57,743 $70,642 $75,418 $42,697

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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: $2,761
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,107
Model Year201620162016201620162011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$52,500$54,997$62,020$75,890$81,025$47,499
Adjustments for Features-2,240-3,765-4,715-3,915-4,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,260$51,232$57,305$71,975$76,410$47,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$7,045$21,715$26,150$0
Total Invoice$48,890$50,929$57,743$70,642$75,418$42,697
Adjustments for Features-2,086-3,487-4,390-3,644-4,2960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,804$47,442$53,353$66,998$71,122$42,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$638$6,549$20,194$24,318$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S350
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$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Eco accelerator $100    
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Full-size spare tire     $225
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Rear side airbags     $300
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$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 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$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$0 
Aux input     $50
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75$75 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates     $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
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$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,105$8,630$9,580$8,780$9,480$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,240$3,765$4,715$3,915$4,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,086-3,487-4,390-3,644-4,2960

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

Model Year20162011
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

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%

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

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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 control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested177589%
Total Not Requested22511%

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