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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: $62,405

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $22,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,182

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $21,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelC-ClassGS
TrimC55F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $84,440
Base Invoice $50,639 $78,529
Premium Package 925  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Navigation system 2,210  
Satellite radio 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Premium Package 860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Navigation system 2,055  
Satellite radio 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Options (change) 5,880 0
Options (change) 5,468 0
Destination 775 950
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $62,405 $85,390
Total Invoice $58,182 $79,479

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,470
Model Year20062016
ModelC-ClassGS
TrimC55F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V8467hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$62,405$85,390
Adjustments for Features0-6,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,405$79,130
Total Invoice$58,182$79,479
Adjustments for Features0-5,827
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,182$73,652

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

Model Year20062016
ModelC-ClassGS
TrimC55F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,215$9,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,827

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

Model Year20062016
ModelC-ClassGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in112.2 in
Length178.4 in192.1 in
Width68.0 in72.4 in
Height55.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,540 lb.4,034 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 ft316.2 ft3

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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%

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