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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: $47,895

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,571

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,603

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $86

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassGSGSGS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $39,750 $44,850 $53,320 $56,400
Base Invoice $31,248 $36,968 $39,916 $46,921 $50,196
Premium 2 Package 3,700 1,400      
Leather seating surfaces 1,590 1,590      
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,500 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Proximity key 1,130 1,130      
Wood trim 320        
Rear side airbags 410 410      
Rear spoiler 300   200 200 200
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 900 900 900
Rearview camera 450 450      
Navigation system     1,850 1,850 1,500
Rain-sensing wipers     525 100  
Sunshade, rear, power     210 210  
Satellite radio     486 486 486
Adaptive dampers - electrical     620    
Premium 2 Package 3,441 1,302      
Leather seating surfaces 1,479 1,479      
Multimedia Package 2,464 2,464      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,395 1,395      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Proximity key 1,051 1,051      
Wood trim 298        
Rear side airbags 381 381      
Rear spoiler 279   160 160 160
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 760 760 760
Rearview camera 418 418      
Navigation system     1,555 1,555 1,275
Rain-sensing wipers     420 80  
Sunshade, rear, power     168 168  
Satellite radio     389 389 389
Adaptive dampers - electrical     496    
Options (change) 13,420 10,500 4,791 3,746 3,086
Options (change) 12,480 9,764 3,948 3,112 2,584
Destination 875 875 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $47,895 $51,125 $50,466 $57,891 $59,011
Total Invoice $44,603 $47,607 $44,689 $50,858 $52,305

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,686
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $698
Model Year20102010200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassGSGSGS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T7T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$47,895$51,125$50,466$57,891$59,011
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-885-2,085-2,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,895$50,075$49,581$55,806$56,576
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,180$0$6,225$6,995
Total Invoice$44,603$47,607$44,689$50,858$52,305
Adjustments for Features0-978-784-1,832-2,158
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,603$46,629$43,905$49,026$50,147
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,026$0$5,121$6,242

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

Model Year20102010200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassGSGSGS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
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   
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive$15$15   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $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, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$1,530$2,580$2,415$3,615$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$885$2,085$2,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-784-1,832-2,158

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

Model Year20102009
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 2 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested210079%
Total Not Requested55021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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

Premium 2 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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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