Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2017 Lexus ES Lexus ES 2009

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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: $44,060

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $5,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,087

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $6,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800 $34,320
Base Invoice $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704 $30,774
Premium 1 Package 1,300 1,300        
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625      
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440 440 440  
Rear spoiler 350 350       299
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 500 500        
Heated front seats 580 580        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450 450 450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 310 310        
Leather seating surfaces     1,620      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700      
Premium 3 Package       2,450 2,450  
Polished alloy wheels       1,950 1,250  
designo Package       3,100 500  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.           4,250
Ultra Luxury Package           3,880
Satellite radio           486
Premium 1 Package 1,209 1,209        
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581      
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409 409 409  
Rear spoiler 326 326       199
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 465 465        
Heated front seats 539 539        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419 419 419  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 288 288        
Leather seating surfaces     1,507      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651      
Premium 3 Package       2,279 2,279  
Polished alloy wheels       1,814 1,163  
designo Package       2,883 465  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.           3,408
Ultra Luxury Package           3,492
Satellite radio           389
Options (change) 8,805 8,805 6,035 10,590 7,290 8,915
Options (change) 8,189 8,189 5,613 9,850 6,781 7,488
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 825
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $49,230 $51,737 $58,960 $76,715 $81,015 $44,060
Total Invoice $45,849 $47,898 $54,898 $71,411 $75,410 $39,087

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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: $3,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,202
Model Year201720172017201720172009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8272hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T9T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/35-19245/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$49,230$51,737$58,960$76,715$81,015$44,060
Adjustments for Features-1,675-3,200-4,450-5,115-5,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,555$48,537$54,510$71,600$75,200$44,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$982$6,955$24,045$27,645$0
Total Invoice$45,849$47,898$54,898$71,411$75,410$39,087
Adjustments for Features-1,560-2,963-4,143-4,761-5,4130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,289$44,935$50,755$66,650$69,997$39,087
Cost Above Minimum$0$646$6,466$22,361$25,708$0

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

Model Year201720172017201720172009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 $1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100 
Power trunk closer   $350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
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 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire     $225
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
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$0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive   $15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25$25 
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$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 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $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$100$100  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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$150   $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   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$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$5,965$7,490$8,740$9,405$10,105$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,675$3,200$4,450$5,115$5,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,560-2,963-4,143-4,761-5,4130

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

Model Year20172009
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 Capacity17.4 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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70031%
Total Not Requested159069%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

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 wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested372593%
Total Not Requested3007%

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