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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: $2,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,603

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201120112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassGSGSGS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $39,750 $46,900 $55,370 $58,950
Base Invoice $31,248 $36,968 $42,210 $49,279 $53,056
Premium 2 Package 3,700 1,400      
Leather seating surfaces 1,590 1,590      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,500 1,500      
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650      
Wood trim 320        
Proximity key 1,130 1,130      
Rear side airbags 410 410      
Rear spoiler 300   200 200 200
Rearview camera 450 450      
Navigation system     1,165 1,165 1,665
Rain-sensing wipers     525 100  
Sunshade, rear, power     210 210  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     620    
Premium 2 Package 3,441 1,302      
Leather seating surfaces 1,479 1,479      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,395 1,395      
Multimedia Package 2,464 2,464      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604      
Wood trim 298        
Proximity key 1,051 1,051      
Rear side airbags 381 381      
Rear spoiler 279   172 172 172
Rearview camera 418 418      
Navigation system     1,068 1,068 1,523
Rain-sensing wipers     452 86  
Sunshade, rear, power     180 180  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     533    
Options (change) 13,420 10,500 2,720 1,675 1,865
Options (change) 12,480 9,764 2,405 1,506 1,695
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $47,895 $51,125 $50,495 $57,920 $61,690
Total Invoice $44,603 $47,607 $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 C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67
Model Year20102010201120112011
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$50,495$57,920$61,690
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-910-2,110-2,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,895$50,075$49,585$55,810$59,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,180$0$6,225$9,645
Total Invoice$44,603$47,607$45,490$51,660$55,626
Adjustments for Features0-978-820-1,882-2,218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,603$46,629$44,670$49,778$53,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,026$0$5,108$8,738

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

Model Year20102010201120112011
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive$15$15   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$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$2,440$3,640$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$910$2,110$2,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-820-1,882-2,218

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

Model Year20102011
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested210079%
Total Not Requested55021%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%

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%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
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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