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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: $47,360

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $670

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,109

Lexus GS 300   
Difference: $1,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassGSGS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC63 AMG300430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,990 $58,200 $43,150 $51,375
Base Invoice $31,611 $54,126 $37,971 $44,694
Premium 1 Package 1,995      
Lighting Package 985 985    
Multimedia Package 2,700 3,350    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Heated front seats 750      
Wood trim 325 0    
Proximity key 1,140 1,140    
Rear spoiler 300   200 200
Rearview camera 460 460    
AMG Leather Package   3,030    
Navigation system     2,250 2,250
Rain-sensing wipers     525 225
Sunshade, rear, power     210 210
Sunroof     1,000 1,000
Premium 1 Package 1,855      
Lighting Package 916 916    
Multimedia Package 2,511 3,115    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,395      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Heated front seats 698      
Wood trim 302 0    
Proximity key 1,060 1,060    
Rear spoiler 279   160 160
Rearview camera 428 428    
AMG Leather Package   2,818    
Navigation system     1,895 1,895
Rain-sensing wipers     420 180
Sunshade, rear, power     168 168
Sunroof     800 800
Options (change) 12,495 9,685 4,185 3,885
Options (change) 11,620 9,006 3,443 3,203
Destination 875 875 695 695
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $47,360 $70,860 $48,030 $55,955
Total Invoice $44,106 $66,107 $42,109 $48,592

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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 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,028
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassGSGS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC63 AMG300430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6451hp V8245hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8450, 12134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18225/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$47,360$70,860$48,030$55,955
Adjustments for Features0-2,375-35-1,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,360$68,485$47,995$54,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,125$0$6,425
Total Invoice$44,106$66,107$42,109$48,592
Adjustments for Features0-2,216-31-1,333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,106$63,891$42,078$47,259
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,785$0$5,181

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

Model Year2011201120062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassGSGS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC63 AMG300430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Cassette player  $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information $25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$2,055$4,430$2,090$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,375$35$1,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,216-31-1,333

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

Model Year20112006
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.3,705 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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested107561%
Total Not Requested70039%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
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 C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 300

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 430

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%

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