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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: $40,385

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $7,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,617

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $4,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGSGS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG300430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800 $43,150 $51,375
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034 $37,971 $44,694
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750 1,350 1,080    
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550      
Wood trim       0    
Navigation system         2,250 2,250
Rain-sensing wipers         525 225
Rear spoiler         200 200
Sunshade, rear, power         210 210
Sunroof         1,000 1,000
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558 1,256 1,004    
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 660    
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442      
Wood trim       0    
Navigation system         1,895 1,895
Rain-sensing wipers         420 180
Rear spoiler         160 160
Sunshade, rear, power         168 168
Sunroof         800 800
Options (change) 7,960 7,960 6,560 4,740 4,185 3,885
Options (change) 7,404 7,404 6,102 4,408 3,443 3,203
Destination 825 825 825 875 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $40,385 $42,085 $44,285 $61,115 $48,030 $55,955
Total Invoice $37,617 $39,198 $41,244 $57,017 $42,109 $48,592

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,949
Model Year200820082008200820062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGSGS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG300430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8245hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$40,385$42,085$44,285$61,115$48,030$55,955
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-1,450-1,850-1,760-3,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,385$40,835$42,835$59,265$46,270$52,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$2,450$18,880$0$6,425
Total Invoice$37,617$39,198$41,244$57,017$42,109$48,592
Adjustments for Features0-1,164-1,350-1,726-1,543-2,831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,617$38,034$39,894$55,291$40,566$45,761
Cost Above Minimum$0$417$2,277$17,674$0$5,195

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

Model Year200820082008200820062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGSGS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG300430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down    $50$50
Proximity key    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Rearview camera    $200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Cassette player    $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer   $100  
Compass    $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering     $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$1,855$3,105$3,305$3,705$3,615$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$1,450$1,850$1,760$3,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,164-1,350-1,726-1,543-2,831

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

Model Year20082006
ModelC-ClassGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.2 in
Length182.3 in190.0 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height56.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested162571%
Total Not Requested65029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested162571%
Total Not Requested65029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested87566%
Total Not Requested45034%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested77594%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 430

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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