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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: $41,035

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $8,811

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,221

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $5,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGSGSGS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800 $44,850 $53,320 $56,400
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034 $39,916 $46,921 $50,196
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750 1,350 1,080      
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550        
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650 650 900 900 900
Wood trim       0      
Navigation system         1,850 1,850 1,500
Rain-sensing wipers         525 100  
Rear spoiler         200 200 200
Sunshade, rear, power         210 210  
Satellite radio         486 486 486
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558 1,256 1,004      
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442        
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 660      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604 604 760 760 760
Wood trim       0      
Navigation system         1,555 1,555 1,275
Rain-sensing wipers         420 80  
Rear spoiler         160 160 160
Sunshade, rear, power         168 168  
Satellite radio         389 389 389
Options (change) 8,610 8,610 7,210 5,390 4,171 3,746 3,086
Options (change) 8,008 8,008 6,706 5,012 3,452 3,112 2,584
Destination 825 825 825 875 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $41,035 $42,735 $44,935 $61,765 $49,846 $57,891 $59,011
Total Invoice $38,221 $39,802 $41,848 $57,621 $44,193 $50,858 $52,305

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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: $6,501
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,924
Model Year2008200820082008200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGSGSGS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$41,035$42,735$44,935$61,765$49,846$57,891$59,011
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-1,750-2,310-4,010-4,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,035$41,560$43,485$60,015$47,536$53,881$54,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,450$18,980$0$6,345$7,115
Total Invoice$38,221$39,802$41,848$57,621$44,193$50,858$52,305
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-1,633-2,048-3,523-3,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,221$38,708$40,498$55,988$42,145$47,335$48,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,277$17,767$0$5,190$6,295

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

Model Year2008200820082008200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGSGSGS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300 
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350
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
Rear side airbags    $300$300$300
Rearview camera    $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$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$0   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Cassette player    $50$50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
Media drive$15$15$15$15   
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100   
Compass    $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100   
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$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      
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75$75   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$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$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering     $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100   
Total Value of Features$1,930$3,105$3,380$3,680$4,240$5,940$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$1,750$2,310$4,010$4,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-1,633-2,048-3,523-3,865

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

Model Year20082009
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.3,796 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
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested182580%
Total Not Requested45020%
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested182580%
Total Not Requested45020%
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 350

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 460

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%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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