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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: $50,530

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $19,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,065

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $17,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGS
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $60,430
Base Invoice $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $56,200
Premium 1 Package 1,250          
Leather Seating Package 1,950          
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625 625  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,900 800 1,900 1,050 1,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990 990 990 900
Heated front seats 580 580        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450 450 450  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 750 440 440 440  
Sunshades, second row 380   380 380 380  
designo Package   3,800        
Blind spot warning system   550       700
Premium Package   700        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   310        
Leather seating surfaces     1,620      
AMG Leather Package       2,590    
Navigation system           1,735
Luxury Package           5,255
Premium 1 Package 1,163          
Leather Seating Package 1,814          
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581 581  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,767 744 1,767 977 977  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670  
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921 921 921 828
Heated front seats 539 539        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419 419 419  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 698 409 409 409  
Sunshades, second row 354   354 353 353  
designo Package   3,534        
Blind spot warning system   512       644
Premium Package   651        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   288        
Leather seating surfaces     1,507      
AMG Leather Package       2,409    
Navigation system           1,603
Luxury Package           4,837
Options (change) 9,285 10,275 7,125 7,245 4,655 8,590
Options (change) 8,637 9,557 6,628 6,739 4,330 7,912
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 910
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $50,530 $55,127 $61,520 $74,340 $79,350 $69,930
Total Invoice $47,065 $51,056 $57,285 $69,207 $73,866 $65,022

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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: $19,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,167
Model Year201820182018201820182014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGS
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8286hp V6 H
TransmissionT9T7T9T7T7CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$50,530$55,127$61,520$74,340$79,350$69,930
Adjustments for Features-225-1,550-2,850-1,900-2,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,305$53,577$58,670$72,440$76,750$69,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,272$8,365$22,135$26,445$0
Total Invoice$47,065$51,056$57,285$69,207$73,866$65,022
Adjustments for Features-210-1,436-2,654-1,769-2,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,855$49,620$54,631$67,438$71,446$65,022
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,765$7,776$20,583$24,591$0

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

Model Year201820182018201820182014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGS
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD  $1700   
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100    
Heated steering wheel     $100
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250$250
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250
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 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
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$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler   $200$200 
Infotainment 
App support     $0
Aux input     $50
DVD-compatible player     $0
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat audio controls     $25
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support     $0
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information     $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100   $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,490$6,815$8,115$7,165$7,865$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$1,550$2,850$1,900$2,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-210-1,436-2,654-1,769-2,4200

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

Model Year20182014
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 Capacity17.4 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

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested115096%
Total Not Requested504%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-350-700%
Total Not Requested400800%

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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights-250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
235/45VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested47533%
Total Not Requested97567%

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