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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,920

Lexus GS 460   
Difference: $5,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,660

Lexus GS 460   
Difference: $7,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelC-ClassGS
TrimC55460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $55,370
Base Invoice $50,639 $49,279
Premium Package 925  
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Satellite radio 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Wood trim 775  
Navigation system 2,210 1,165
Rain-sensing wipers   100
Rear spoiler   200
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Premium Package 860  
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Satellite radio 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Wood trim 721  
Navigation system 2,055 1,068
Rain-sensing wipers   86
Rear spoiler   172
Sunshade, rear, power   180
Options (change) 6,655 1,675
Options (change) 6,189 1,506
Destination 775 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $63,180 $57,920
Total Invoice $58,903 $51,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 460
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,228
Model Year20062011
ModelC-ClassGS
TrimC55460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V8342hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$63,180$57,920
Adjustments for Features0-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,180$55,695
Total Invoice$58,903$51,660
Adjustments for Features0-1,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,903$49,675

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

Model Year20062011
ModelC-ClassGS
TrimC55460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,590$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,985

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus GS features.

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

Model Year20062011
ModelC-ClassGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in112.2 in
Length178.4 in190.0 in
Width68.0 in71.7 in
Height55.6 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,540 lb.3,945 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft312.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus GS specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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