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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: $47,145

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,961

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,905

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $11

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassGSGSGS
TrimC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,000 $56,300 $44,550 $53,020 $55,800
Base Invoice $36,270 $52,359 $39,203 $46,127 $49,104
Premium II Package 1,350 1,100      
Leather seating surfaces 1,570        
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 900 900 900
Seating Package   2,980      
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
Adaptive dampers - electrical     620    
Premium II Package 1,256 1,023      
Leather seating surfaces 1,460        
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 760 760 760
Seating Package   2,771      
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
Adaptive dampers - electrical     496    
Options (change) 7,270 8,430 4,791 3,746 3,086
Options (change) 6,760 7,838 3,948 3,112 2,584
Destination 875 875 765 765 765
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $47,145 $67,705 $50,106 $57,531 $58,351
Total Invoice $43,905 $63,172 $43,916 $50,004 $51,153

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,826
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $984
Model Year20092009200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassGSGSGS
TrimC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6451hp V8303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$47,145$67,705$50,106$57,531$58,351
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-1,135-2,335-2,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,145$66,055$48,971$55,196$55,666
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,910$0$6,225$6,695
Total Invoice$43,905$63,172$43,916$50,004$51,153
Adjustments for Features0-1,540-995-2,030-2,354
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,905$61,632$42,921$47,974$48,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,727$0$5,053$5,878

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

Model Year20092009200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassGSGSGS
TrimC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$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
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50$50
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Infotainment 
Cassette player  $50$50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Media drive$15$15   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound$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   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150   
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   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$2,630$4,280$3,765$4,965$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$1,135$2,335$2,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,540-995-2,030-2,354

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

Model Year20092008
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 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested107596%
Total Not Requested504%
Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%
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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