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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: $39,205

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $12,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,516

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $11,646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006200620142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGSGS
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $47,700 $60,430
Base Invoice $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $44,361 $56,200
Power driver seat 600 600          
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 690    
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790 790    
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500 500    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820 820 820      
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765 765    
Rear side airbags 385 385 385 385      
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 1,735 1,735
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680      
Premium Package         925 1,400  
Wood trim         775    
Power driver seat 558 558          
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 642    
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735 735    
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465 465    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763 763 763      
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711 711    
Rear side airbags 358 358 358 358      
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 1,603 1,603
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633      
Premium Package         860 1,288  
Wood trim         721    
Options (change) 9,230 9,230 8,630 8,630 6,655 3,135 1,735
Options (change) 8,585 8,585 8,027 8,027 6,189 2,891 1,603
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 910 910
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $39,205 $42,955 $46,955 $47,555 $63,180 $51,745 $63,075
Total Invoice $36,516 $40,004 $43,724 $44,282 $58,903 $48,162 $58,713

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,239
Model Year2006200620062006200620142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGSGS
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8306hp V6286hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T5T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$39,205$42,955$46,955$47,555$63,180$51,745$63,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-300-1,525-2,500-3,660-4,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,205$41,730$46,655$46,030$60,680$48,085$58,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$21,475$0$10,690
Total Invoice$36,516$40,004$43,724$44,282$58,903$48,162$58,713
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-279-1,420-2,331-3,407-4,003
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,516$38,863$43,445$42,862$56,572$44,755$54,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,347$6,929$6,346$20,056$0$9,955

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

Model Year2006200620062006200620142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGSGS
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT      $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel      $100
Proximity key     $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver     $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75
Rearview camera     $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor     $75$75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Water-repellent front-door glass      $15
Wiper de-icer      $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop      $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25$25 
Rear spoiler    $200  
Infotainment 
App support     $0$0
Aux input     $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25
CD changer, remote    $200  
DVD-compatible player     $0$0
HD radio     $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support     $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Surround sound    $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25
Power-folding mirrors     $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300
Folding second row seats    $300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel     $300$300
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$865$2,090$1,165$2,390$3,365$4,525$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$300$1,525$2,500$3,660$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-279-1,420-2,331-3,407-4,003

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

Model Year20062014
ModelC-ClassGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in112.2 in
Length178.4 in190.7 in
Width68.0 in72.4 in
Height55.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested52564%
Total Not Requested30036%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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