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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: $50,223

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $2,302

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,662

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $2,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172014
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 $36,620
Base Invoice $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704 $34,300
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050        
Premium 3 Package 5,400 5,400 4,150   2,450  
Heated front seats 580 580        
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380 380  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450 450 450  
Rear spoiler 350 350       319
Heated steering wheel 250 250       450
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440   440  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700      
Premium 4 Package       5,700    
designo Package       3,100 500  
Blind spot warning system           500
Rain-sensing wipers           155
Obstacle detection, rear           500
Lane departure warning           1,015
Xenon HID headlights           565
Adaptive cruise control           1,500
Ultra Luxury Package           2,935
Alloy wheels, optional design           110
Power trunk closer           400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package           3,745
Remote start           499
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907        
Premium 3 Package 5,022 5,022 3,860   2,279  
Heated front seats 539 539        
Sunshades, second row 354 354 354 353 353  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419 419 419  
Rear spoiler 326 326       209
Heated steering wheel 233 233       416
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409   409  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651      
Premium 4 Package       5,301    
designo Package       2,883 465  
Blind spot warning system           460
Rain-sensing wipers           144
Obstacle detection, rear           460
Lane departure warning           933
Xenon HID headlights           521
Adaptive cruise control           1,380
Ultra Luxury Package           2,699
Alloy wheels, optional design           100
Power trunk closer           368
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package           3,452
Remote start           310
Options (change) 12,100 12,100 9,940 11,830 6,420 12,693
Options (change) 11,255 11,255 9,246 11,002 5,971 11,452
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 910
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $52,525 $55,032 $62,865 $77,955 $80,145 $50,223
Total Invoice $48,915 $50,964 $58,531 $72,563 $74,600 $46,662

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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: $2,212
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,169
Model Year201720172017201720172014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T9T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$52,525$55,032$62,865$77,955$80,145$50,223
Adjustments for Features-90-1,615-2,915-4,265-2,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,435$53,417$59,950$73,690$77,780$50,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$982$7,515$21,255$25,345$0
Total Invoice$48,915$50,964$58,531$72,563$74,600$46,662
Adjustments for Features-84-1,496-2,714-3,970-2,2010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,831$49,468$55,817$68,593$72,399$46,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$637$6,986$19,762$23,568$0

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

Model Year201720172017201720172014
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 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150 
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
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, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150  
Collision preparation system, rear   $100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 $100
Driver attention monitor     $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Lane departure prevention     $150
Lane departure warning   $200 $200
Lane keeping assist   $400  
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Pedestrian detection   $50  
Temporary spare tire     $150
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 
Fragrance atomizer   $200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration   $50  
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15
Wiper de-icer     $25
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 
Aux input     $50
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
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 
Siri Eyes Free support     $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
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 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 $200
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Cornering lights   $50  
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   $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 $750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150  
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    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
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$6,130$7,655$8,955$10,305$8,405$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$90$1,615$2,915$4,265$2,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-84-1,496-2,714-3,970-2,2010

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

Model Year20172014
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 Capacity17.4 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

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%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested197554%
Total Not Requested166546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

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%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested197554%
Total Not Requested166546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested132544%
Total Not Requested166556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested220050%
Total Not Requested216550%
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

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
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 information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested107547%
Total Not Requested121553%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support 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 system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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