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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: $51,000

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $4,036

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,495

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGSGSGS
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800 $44,850 $53,320 $56,400
Base Invoice $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704 $39,916 $46,921 $50,196
Premium 1 Package 1,300 1,300            
designo Package 4,500 4,500 3,500 3,100 500      
Upholstered instrument panel 350 350            
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 310 310            
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720      
Rear spoiler 350 350       200 200 200
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440   440 210 210  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 500 500       330    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480      
Premium 3 Package     4,150   2,450      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700          
Premium 4 Package       5,700        
Cooled or ventilated front seats       450 450 200 200  
Navigation system           1,850 1,850 1,500
Adaptive cruise control           2,850 2,850 2,850
Rain-sensing wipers           525 100  
Satellite radio           486 486 486
Telematics service, such as OnStar           900 900 900
Adaptive dampers - electrical           620    
Tires, run-flat           1,190 320 320
Premium 1 Package 1,209 1,209            
designo Package 4,185 4,185 3,255 2,883 465      
Upholstered instrument panel 326 326            
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 288 288            
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670      
Rear spoiler 326 326       160 160 160
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409   409 168 168  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 465 465       264    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376      
Premium 3 Package     3,860   2,279      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651          
Premium 4 Package       5,301        
Cooled or ventilated front seats       419 419 160 160  
Navigation system           1,555 1,555 1,275
Adaptive cruise control           2,280 2,280 2,280
Rain-sensing wipers           420 80  
Satellite radio           389 389 389
Telematics service, such as OnStar           760 760 760
Adaptive dampers - electrical           496    
Tires, run-flat           952 256 256
Options (change) 10,575 10,575 10,990 11,450 6,040 9,361 7,116 6,256
Options (change) 9,835 9,835 10,221 10,649 5,618 7,604 5,808 5,120
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $51,000 $53,507 $63,915 $77,575 $79,765 $55,036 $61,261 $62,181
Total Invoice $47,495 $49,544 $59,506 $72,210 $74,247 $48,345 $53,554 $54,841

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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: $5,186
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,921
Model Year20172017201720172017200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGSGSGS
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionT7T7T9T7T7T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 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$51,000$53,507$63,915$77,575$79,765$55,036$61,261$62,181
Adjustments for Features-1,150-2,675-5,540-6,640-4,7400-1,200-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,850$50,832$58,375$70,935$75,025$55,036$60,061$60,931
Cost Above Minimum$0$982$8,525$21,085$25,175$0$5,025$5,895
Total Invoice$47,495$49,544$59,506$72,210$74,247$48,345$53,554$54,841
Adjustments for Features-1,071-2,477-5,158-6,181-4,4120-1,049-1,102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,424$47,067$54,348$66,029$69,835$48,345$52,505$53,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$643$7,924$19,605$23,411$0$4,160$5,394

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

Model Year20172017201720172017200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGSGSGS
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 $1200$1200   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400     
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 
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850    
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150   
Eco accelerator $100      
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down     $50$50$50
Power trunk closer  $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   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200   
Blind spot collision prevention   $150    
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200   
Collision preparation system, rear   $100    
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0    
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200   
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200    
Lane keeping assist   $400    
Obstacle detection, front       $150
Obstacle detection, rear       $250
Pedestrian detection   $50    
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 
Fragrance atomizer   $200    
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15   
Ionizing air filtration   $50    
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$0   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300     
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof     $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0   
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   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0   
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200   
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150   
Media drive  $15$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0   
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25   
Traffic information$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      
Auto-dimming headlights   $200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75$75   
Chronometer  $100$100$100   
Cornering lights   $50    
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   $1000    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 $750   
Steering-linked headlights   $150 $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$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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$300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   $150$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$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$7,190$8,715$11,580$12,680$10,780$6,040$7,240$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$2,675$5,540$6,640$4,740$0$1,200$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,071-2,477-5,158-6,181-4,4120-1,049-1,102

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

Model Year20172009
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 Capacity17.4 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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested180092%
Total Not Requested1508%
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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested180092%
Total Not Requested1508%
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 C43

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70023%
Total Not Requested229077%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested107525%
Total Not Requested329075%

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

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70031%
Total Not Requested159069%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
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%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
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%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
245/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%

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