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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $48,600 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | ||||||
| Difference: $6,180 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $45,261 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | ||||||
| Difference: $5,660 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | GS | GS |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | 350 | 450h |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $34,800 | $38,020 | $40,575 | $58,930 | $47,250 | $59,450 |
| Base Invoice | $32,364 | $35,359 | $37,735 | $54,805 | $43,945 | $55,291 |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||||
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | ||
| Lane departure warning | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 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 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | ||
| Wood trim | 325 | 325 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | ||
| AMG Leather Package | 3,090 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,735 | 1,735 | ||||
| Lane departure prevention | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||||
| Premium Package | 1,400 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | ||||
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | 791 | 791 | 791 | 791 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | 902 | 430 | 430 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | ||
| Wood trim | 302 | 302 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 391 | 391 | 391 | 391 | ||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,874 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,603 | 1,603 | ||||
| Lane departure prevention | 460 | 460 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,840 | 1,840 | ||||
| Premium Package | 1,288 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | 460 | 460 | ||||
| Options (change) | 12,925 | 12,925 | 10,100 | 11,440 | 6,635 | 5,235 |
| Options (change) | 12,022 | 12,022 | 9,395 | 10,641 | 6,081 | 4,793 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 895 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $48,600 | $51,820 | $51,550 | $72,945 | $54,780 | $65,580 |
| Total Invoice | $45,261 | $48,256 | $48,005 | $68,021 | $50,921 | $60,979 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus GS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,310 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,851 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | GS | GS |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | 350 | 450h |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 306hp V6 | 286hp V6 H |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 | CVT-6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 299, 12 | 299, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 |
| Total Price | $48,600 | $51,820 | $51,550 | $72,945 | $54,780 | $65,580 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,700 | -200 | -700 | -870 | -1,710 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $48,600 | $50,120 | $51,350 | $72,245 | $53,910 | $63,870 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,520 | $2,750 | $23,645 | $0 | $9,960 |
| Total Invoice | $45,261 | $48,256 | $48,005 | $68,021 | $50,921 | $60,979 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,583 | -186 | -653 | -809 | -1,590 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,261 | $46,673 | $47,819 | $67,368 | $50,112 | $59,389 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,412 | $2,558 | $22,107 | $0 | $9,277 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus GS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | GS | GS |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | 350 | 450h |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Driver attention monitor | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | |||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $4,155 | $5,855 | $4,355 | $4,855 | $5,025 | $5,865 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,700 | $200 | $700 | $870 | $1,710 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,583 | -186 | -653 | -809 | -1,590 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus GS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | GS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 112.2 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 190.7 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 72.4 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 lb. | 3,796 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 42.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 54.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 36.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 43% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 39% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 43% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 39% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 39% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 33% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 39% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lane departure prevention system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Driver attention monitor | 500 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 100% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 64% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lane departure prevention system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Driver attention monitor | 500 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 100% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
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