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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: $51,120

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $1,236

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,201

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $1,406

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Model Year20162016201620162016200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGSGSGS
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $44,850 $53,320 $56,400
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $39,916 $46,921 $50,196
Blind spot warning system 550 550            
Interior Package 2,880 2,880            
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520          
Parktronic Package 970 970 970 970 970      
Rearview camera 460 460 460 460 460      
Garmin Map Pilot 600 600 600 600 600      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720      
Wood trim 325 325 325 325 0      
Rear spoiler 350 350       200 200 200
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440 440 440 210 210  
Power trunk closer 250 250 250 250 250      
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480      
designo Package     3,620 3,090 550      
Navigation system           1,850 1,850 1,500
Obstacle detection, rear           500 500  
Cooled or ventilated front seats           200 200  
Satellite radio           486 486 486
Telematics service, such as OnStar           900 900 900
Rain-sensing wipers           525 100  
Adaptive dampers - electrical           620    
Tires, run-flat           1,190 320 320
Blind spot warning system 512 512            
Interior Package 2,678 2,678            
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414          
Parktronic Package 902 902 902 902 902      
Rearview camera 428 428 428 428 428      
Garmin Map Pilot 558 558 558 558 558      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669      
Wood trim 302 302 302 302 0      
Rear spoiler 326 326       160 160 160
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409 409 409 168 168  
Power trunk closer 233 233 233 233 233      
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376      
designo Package     3,367 2,874 512      
Navigation system           1,555 1,555 1,275
Obstacle detection, rear           400 400  
Cooled or ventilated front seats           160 160  
Satellite radio           389 389 389
Telematics service, such as OnStar           760 760 760
Rain-sensing wipers           420 80  
Adaptive dampers - electrical           496    
Tires, run-flat           952 256 256
Options (change) 11,245 11,245 10,385 8,335 5,470 6,681 4,766 3,406
Options (change) 10,458 10,458 9,658 7,751 5,087 5,460 3,928 2,840
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $51,120 $53,617 $62,110 $74,510 $79,645 $52,356 $58,911 $59,331
Total Invoice $47,607 $49,646 $57,827 $69,359 $74,135 $46,201 $51,674 $52,561

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,436
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,574
Model Year20162016201620162016200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGSGSGS
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$51,120$53,617$62,110$74,510$79,645$52,356$58,911$59,331
Adjustments for Features-3,200-4,725-5,925-4,875-5,5750-1,200-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,920$48,892$56,185$69,635$74,070$52,356$57,711$58,481
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$8,265$21,715$26,150$0$5,355$6,125
Total Invoice$47,607$49,646$57,827$69,359$74,135$46,201$51,674$52,561
Adjustments for Features-2,980-4,375-5,516-4,538-5,1890-1,053-753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,627$45,271$52,311$64,821$68,946$46,201$50,621$51,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$644$7,684$20,194$24,319$0$4,420$5,607

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

Model Year20162016201620162016200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGSGSGS
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$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     
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100      
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down     $50$50$50
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350   
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25   
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25   
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200   
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0   
Rear side airbags     $300$300$300
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter     $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15   
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500   
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500   
Limited-slip rear differential   $300    
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0      
6 kWh battery pack $0      
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250   
Raised top speed limiter    $0   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200   
Sunroof     $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25   
Cassette player     $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200   
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150   
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225   
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75   
Chronometer   $100$100   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100   
Fog lights     $125$125$125
Headlight washers     $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750   
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates     $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering      $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100       
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000      
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0   
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$8,990$10,515$11,715$10,665$11,365$5,790$6,990$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,200$4,725$5,925$4,875$5,575$0$1,200$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,980-4,375-5,516-4,538-5,1890-1,053-753

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

Model Year20162009
ModelC-ClassGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in112.2 in
Length184.5 in190.0 in
Width71.3 in71.7 in
Height56.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested180082%
Total Not Requested40018%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
245/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
245/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
245/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%

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