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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: $41,410

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $9,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,570

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $9,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGSGS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800 $47,250 $59,450
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034 $43,945 $55,291
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750 1,350 1,080    
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950    
iPod integration 375 375 375 375    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650 650    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710    
Wood trim       0    
Navigation system         1,735 1,735
Premium Package         1,400  
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558 1,256 1,004    
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744    
iPod integration 349 349 349 349    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604 604    
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 660    
Wood trim       0    
Navigation system         1,603 1,603
Premium Package         1,288  
Options (change) 8,985 8,985 7,585 5,765 3,135 1,735
Options (change) 8,357 8,357 7,055 5,361 2,891 1,603
Destination 825 825 825 875 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $41,410 $43,110 $45,310 $62,140 $51,280 $62,080
Total Invoice $38,570 $40,151 $42,197 $57,970 $47,731 $57,789

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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: $7,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,908
Model Year200820082008200820132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGSGS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8306hp V6286hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$41,410$43,110$45,310$62,140$51,280$62,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-1,750-2,420-3,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,410$41,935$43,860$60,390$48,860$58,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,450$18,980$0$9,960
Total Invoice$38,570$40,151$42,197$57,970$47,731$57,789
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-1,633-2,253-3,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,570$39,057$40,847$56,337$45,478$54,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,277$17,767$0$9,276

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

Model Year200820082008200820132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGSGS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG350450h
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 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel     $100
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 
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera    $200$200
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200$200  
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer   $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
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
Metal pedals$75 $75$75  
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  
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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100   
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,230$3,405$3,680$3,980$4,650$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$1,750$2,420$3,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-1,633-2,253-3,035

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

Model Year20082013
ModelC-ClassGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.2 in
Length182.3 in190.7 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height56.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.3 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
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested182580%
Total Not Requested45020%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

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
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested182580%
Total Not Requested45020%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

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-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

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-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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