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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: $48,768

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $4,947

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,321

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $4,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $36,370
Base Invoice $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $34,068
Premium Driver Assistance Package 3,050          
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Leather Seating Package 1,950 1,950        
Sunshades, second row 380   380 380 380  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450 450 450  
Heated front seats 580 580        
Heated steering wheel 250 250       480
Rear spoiler 350 350       319
Power trunk closer 250 250       400
Sunshade, rear, power 440 750 440 440 440  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850 850   850  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250 2,250  
Premium Package   700        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700      
Leather seating surfaces     1,620      
AMG Leather Package       2,590    
Blind spot warning system           500
Rain-sensing wipers           155
Obstacle detection, rear           500
Lane departure warning           965
Xenon HID headlights           515
Adaptive cruise control           1,500
Navigation Package           2,625
Ultra Luxury Package           2,935
Alloy wheels, optional design           110
Remote start           499
Premium Driver Assistance Package 2,837          
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046  
Leather Seating Package 1,814 1,814        
Sunshades, second row 354   354 353 353  
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930 930  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419 419 419  
Heated front seats 539 539        
Heated steering wheel 233 233       443
Rear spoiler 326 326       209
Power trunk closer 233 233       368
Sunshade, rear, power 409 698 409 409 409  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791 791   791  
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093 2,093  
Premium Package   651        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651      
Leather seating surfaces     1,507      
AMG Leather Package       2,409    
Blind spot warning system           460
Rain-sensing wipers           144
Obstacle detection, rear           460
Lane departure warning           889
Xenon HID headlights           473
Adaptive cruise control           1,380
Navigation Package           2,423
Ultra Luxury Package           2,699
Alloy wheels, optional design           100
Remote start           310
Options (change) 12,470 12,300 10,610 10,030 8,290 11,503
Options (change) 11,601 11,443 9,870 9,329 7,711 10,358
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $53,715 $57,152 $65,005 $77,125 $82,985 $48,768
Total Invoice $50,029 $52,942 $60,527 $71,797 $77,247 $45,321

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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: $3,207
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,087
Model Year201820182018201820182013
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
TransmissionT9T7T9T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$53,715$57,152$65,005$77,125$82,985$48,768
Adjustments for Features-1,740-2,615-3,915-2,765-3,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,975$54,537$61,090$74,360$79,520$48,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,562$9,115$22,385$27,545$0
Total Invoice$50,029$52,942$60,527$71,797$77,247$45,321
Adjustments for Features-1,621-2,422-3,645-2,574-3,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,408$50,520$56,882$69,223$74,022$45,321
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,112$8,474$20,815$25,614$0

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

Model Year201820182018201820182013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200 
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$850$850$850$850 
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100
Power trunk closer$350$350   $350
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250$250
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$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver attention monitor     $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Lane departure prevention     $150
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
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 
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250 
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
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting     $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 
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-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$8,280$9,155$10,455$9,305$10,005$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,740$2,615$3,915$2,765$3,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,621-2,422-3,645-2,574-3,2250

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

Model Year20182013
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

Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested135057%
Total Not Requested100043%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

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 headlights200No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested1000100%
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%

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