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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: $47,175

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $3,581

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,936

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGSGSGS
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $44,850 $53,320 $56,400
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $39,916 $46,921 $50,196
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290      
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750        
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500          
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790      
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970 970 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720      
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420 420      
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 650      
Wood trim 325   325   0 0      
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300     200 200 200
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660 660 900 900 900
AMG Leather Package           3,090      
Navigation system             1,850 1,850 1,500
Rain-sensing wipers             525 100  
Satellite radio             486 486 486
Adaptive dampers - electrical             620    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628        
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325          
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595      
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 902 400 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669      
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391 391      
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 605      
Wood trim 302   302   0 0      
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279     160 160 160
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614 614 760 760 760
AMG Leather Package           2,874      
Navigation system             1,555 1,555 1,275
Rain-sensing wipers             420 80  
Satellite radio             389 389 389
Adaptive dampers - electrical             496    
Options (change) 12,375 11,080 12,375 11,080 9,250 10,590 5,081 4,036 3,086
Options (change) 11,510 10,306 11,510 10,306 8,604 9,850 4,180 3,344 2,584
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $48,050 $47,175 $51,270 $50,385 $50,700 $72,095 $50,756 $58,181 $59,011
Total Invoice $44,749 $43,936 $47,744 $46,921 $47,214 $67,230 $44,921 $51,090 $52,305

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,621
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,022
Model Year201220122012201220122012200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGSGSGS
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$48,050$47,175$51,270$50,385$50,700$72,095$50,756$58,181$59,011
Adjustments for Features-765-40-2,465-1,740-765-1,2650-1,200-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,285$47,135$48,805$48,645$49,935$70,830$50,756$56,981$57,636
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,800$23,695$0$6,225$6,880
Total Invoice$44,749$43,936$47,744$46,921$47,214$67,230$44,921$51,090$52,305
Adjustments for Features-712-37-2,295-1,620-712-1,1800-1,054-1,219
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,037$43,899$45,449$45,301$46,502$66,050$44,921$50,036$51,086
Cost Above Minimum$138$0$1,550$1,402$2,603$22,151$0$5,115$6,165

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

Model Year201220122012201220122012200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGSGSGS
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$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$0$0
AWD  $1700$1700     
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250$250   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down      $50$50$50
Sunshade, rear, power        $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Knee airbag, passenger      $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250$250$250$250
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through      $100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15   
Water-repellent front-door glass      $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Cassette player      $50$50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15   
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75$75$75
Chronometer     $100   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Fog lights      $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting      $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display        $25
Power-folding mirrors      $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats        $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50   
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$50$50$50$50   
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$100$100$100$100$100   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control     $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100   
Total Value of Features$3,905$3,180$5,605$4,880$3,905$4,405$3,140$4,340$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$765$40$2,465$1,740$765$1,265$0$1,200$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-712-37-2,295-1,620-712-1,1800-1,054-1,219

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

Model Year20122009
ModelC-ClassGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.2 in
Length180.7 in190.0 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height56.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested115062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested115062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested115062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested115062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%

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 headlights150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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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