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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: $50,925

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $21,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,411

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $19,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelC-ClassGSGSGS
TrimC63 AMG350450h350 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,200 $48,600 $61,330 $56,270
Base Invoice $54,126 $45,198 $57,037 $52,392
Multimedia Package 3,350      
Lighting Package 985      
AMG Leather Package 3,030      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Wood trim 0      
Rear side airbags 420      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660      
Proximity key 1,140      
Rearview camera 460      
Navigation system   0 1,735  
Premium Package   1,400    
Multimedia Package 3,115      
Lighting Package 916      
AMG Leather Package 2,818      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669      
Wood trim 0      
Rear side airbags 391      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614      
Proximity key 1,060      
Rearview camera 428      
Navigation system   0 1,603  
Premium Package   1,288    
Options (change) 10,765 1,400 1,735 0
Options (change) 10,011 1,288 1,603 0
Destination 875 925 925 925
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $71,940 $50,925 $63,990 $57,195
Total Invoice $67,112 $47,411 $59,565 $53,317

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,250
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelC-ClassGSGSGS
TrimC63 AMG350450h350 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8306hp V6286hp V6 H306hp V6
TransmissionT7T8CVT-6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$71,940$50,925$63,990$57,195
Adjustments for Features-1,5550-640-2,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,385$50,925$63,350$54,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,425$3,395
Total Invoice$67,112$47,411$59,565$53,317
Adjustments for Features-1,4510-596-2,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,661$47,411$58,969$50,637
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,558$3,226

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

Model Year2011201520152015
ModelC-ClassGSGSGS
TrimC63 AMG350450h350 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Luggage   $0
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15 
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer$100   
Compass$0  $0
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50 $50 
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   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$5,130$3,575$4,215$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,555$0$640$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4510-596-2,680

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

Model Year20112015
ModelC-ClassGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.2 in
Length182.3 in190.7 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height56.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested107565%
Total Not Requested59035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested52564%
Total Not Requested30036%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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