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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: $47,520

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,254

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201120112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassGSGSGS
TrimC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,000 $56,300 $46,900 $55,370 $58,950
Base Invoice $36,270 $52,359 $42,210 $49,279 $53,056
Premium II Package 1,350 1,100      
Leather seating surfaces 1,570        
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
iPod integration 375 375      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650      
Seating Package   2,980      
Wood trim   0      
Navigation system     1,165 1,165 1,665
Rain-sensing wipers     525 100  
Rear spoiler     200 200 200
Sunshade, rear, power     210 210  
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      
iPod integration 349 349      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604      
Seating Package   2,771      
Wood trim   0      
Navigation system     1,068 1,068 1,523
Rain-sensing wipers     452 86  
Rear spoiler     172 172 172
Sunshade, rear, power     180 180  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     533    
Options (change) 7,645 8,805 2,720 1,675 1,865
Options (change) 7,109 8,187 2,405 1,506 1,695
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $47,520 $68,080 $50,495 $57,920 $61,690
Total Invoice $44,254 $63,521 $45,490 $51,660 $55,626

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $281
Model Year20092009201120112011
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$47,520$68,080$50,495$57,920$61,690
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-1,060-2,260-2,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,520$66,430$49,435$55,660$59,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,910$0$6,225$9,645
Total Invoice$44,254$63,521$45,490$51,660$55,626
Adjustments for Features0-1,540-955-2,016-2,353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,254$61,981$44,535$49,644$53,273
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,727$0$5,109$8,738

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

Model Year20092009201120112011
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive$15$15   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
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$2,730$4,380$3,790$4,990$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$1,060$2,260$2,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,540-955-2,016-2,353

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

Model Year20092011
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

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%
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%
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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