Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2015 Lexus GS Lexus GS 2015

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,935

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $16,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,875

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $14,948

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGS
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900 $61,330
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867 $57,037
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800  
Interior Package 2,300 2,300      
Premium Package 2,700        
Lighting Package 800 800 800 800  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970 500
Sport Package 2,500        
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
Rear spoiler 300 300      
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440 440  
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990 990 900
Power trunk closer 250 250 250 250 400
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420  
Special order charge 250 250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
AMG Leather Package     2,590    
Wood trim     0    
Navigation system         1,735
F Sport Package         4,480
Rear wheel steering         1,700
Adaptive cruise control         2,000
Blind spot warning system         700
Lane departure prevention         500
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604  
Interior Package 2,139 2,139      
Premium Package 2,511        
Lighting Package 744 744 744 744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902 430
Sport Package 2,325        
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
Rear spoiler 279 279      
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409 409  
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921 921 828
Power trunk closer 233 233 233 233 368
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391  
Special order charge 233 233      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
AMG Leather Package     2,409    
Wood trim     0    
Navigation system         1,603
F Sport Package         4,124
Rear wheel steering         1,564
Adaptive cruise control         1,840
Blind spot warning system         644
Lane departure prevention         460
Options (change) 19,610 14,410 14,150 11,560 12,915
Options (change) 18,238 13,402 13,160 10,751 11,861
Destination 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $58,935 $63,925 $78,975 $84,385 $75,170
Total Invoice $54,875 $59,516 $73,512 $78,543 $69,823

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercedes-Benz C-Class dealer quotes or Lexus GS dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,544
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGS
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8286hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/40-19
Total Price$58,935$63,925$78,975$84,385$75,170
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-250-1,400-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,935$62,225$78,725$82,985$74,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,290$19,790$24,050$0
Total Invoice$54,875$59,516$73,512$78,543$69,823
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-233-1,303-404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,875$57,933$73,279$77,240$69,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,058$18,404$22,365$0

Return to top

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

Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGS
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100 
Driver attention monitor    $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Wiper de-icer    $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  $300
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Rear wheel steering    $1500
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,980$9,680$8,230$9,380$8,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$250$1,400$435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-233-1,303-404

Return to top

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

Model Year20152015
ModelC-ClassGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in112.2 in
Length184.5 in190.7 in
Width71.3 in72.4 in
Height56.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft314.3 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-350350%
Total Not Requested250-250%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-350350%
Total Not Requested250-250%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-350350%
Total Not Requested250-250%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure prevention system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
LED headlights-250Yes
Active steering1000No
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested65025%
Total Not Requested195075%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans, Wagons, Coupes, and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.