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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $42,875 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan | |||||||
| Difference: $5,675 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,930 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan | |||||||
| Difference: $2,699 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 | 350 | 430 | 450h |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $32,950 | $37,550 | $38,150 | $54,450 | $44,150 | $52,375 | $54,900 |
| Base Invoice | $30,644 | $34,922 | $35,480 | $50,639 | $38,851 | $45,564 | $48,312 |
| Power driver seat | 600 | ||||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 790 | 790 | 790 | 790 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 385 | 385 | 385 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 680 | 680 | 680 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 765 | 765 | 765 | 765 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 820 | 820 | 820 | 900 | 900 | 900 | |
| Navigation system | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 1,850 | 1,850 | 1,900 |
| CD changer, remote | 420 | 420 | 420 | ||||
| Premium Package | 925 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 775 | ||||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | 525 | 225 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 200 | 200 | 200 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 210 | 210 | |||||
| Power driver seat | 558 | ||||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,665 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 735 | 735 | 735 | 735 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | 642 | 642 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 358 | 358 | 358 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 633 | 633 | 633 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 711 | 711 | 711 | 711 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 763 | 763 | 763 | 760 | 760 | 760 | |
| Navigation system | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 1,555 | 1,555 | 1,615 |
| CD changer, remote | 391 | 391 | 391 | ||||
| Premium Package | 860 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 721 | ||||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | 420 | 180 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 160 | 160 | 160 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 168 | 168 | |||||
| Options (change) | 9,150 | 8,550 | 8,550 | 6,155 | 3,685 | 3,385 | 3,000 |
| Options (change) | 8,511 | 7,953 | 7,953 | 5,724 | 3,063 | 2,823 | 2,535 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 715 | 715 | 715 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 | -1,300 |
| Total Price | $42,875 | $46,875 | $47,475 | $62,680 | $48,550 | $56,475 | $57,315 |
| Total Invoice | $39,930 | $43,650 | $44,208 | $58,438 | $42,629 | $49,102 | $50,262 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus GS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,075 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,343 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 | 350 | 430 | 450h |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 362hp V8 | 303hp V6 | 290hp V8 | 292hp V6 H |
| Transmission | T7 | M6 | T7 | T5 | T6 | T6 | CVT-6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 320, 12 | 134, 10 | 134, 10 | 134, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/40-18 | 225/50-17 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $42,875 | $46,875 | $47,475 | $62,680 | $48,550 | $56,475 | $57,315 |
| Adjustments for Features | -925 | 0 | -1,225 | -2,000 | -2,525 | -4,025 | -4,575 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,950 | $46,875 | $46,250 | $60,680 | $46,025 | $52,450 | $52,740 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,925 | $4,300 | $18,730 | $0 | $6,425 | $6,715 |
| Total Invoice | $39,930 | $43,650 | $44,208 | $58,438 | $42,629 | $49,102 | $50,262 |
| Adjustments for Features | -861 | 0 | -1,141 | -1,865 | -2,217 | -3,500 | -4,012 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,069 | $43,650 | $43,067 | $56,573 | $40,412 | $45,602 | $46,250 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,581 | $3,998 | $17,504 | $0 | $5,190 | $5,838 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus GS
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 | 350 | 430 | 450h |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||||
| Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Cassette player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Active steering | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,465 | $1,540 | $2,765 | $3,540 | $4,065 | $5,565 | $6,115 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $925 | $0 | $1,225 | $2,000 | $2,525 | $4,025 | $4,575 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -861 | 0 | -1,141 | -1,865 | -2,217 | -3,500 | -4,012 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus GS
| Model Year | 2006 | 2007 |
| Model | C-Class | GS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 112.2 in |
| Length | 178.4 in | 190.0 in |
| Width | 68.0 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,406 lb. | 3,705 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 18.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.9 in | 54.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 43.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 37.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 51.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.0 in | 36.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
| Power driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 10% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350
| Rain-sensing wipers | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 50% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 430
| Rain-sensing wipers | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
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