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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus HS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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

Lowest Total Price: $42,990

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $1,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,037

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHS
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $39,100
Base Invoice $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $35,581
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Power driver seat 600        
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690  
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820 820    
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765  
Heated front seats 680 680 680    
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210  
CD changer, remote 420 420 420 430  
Wood trim       775  
Navigation Package         2,125
Rearview camera         350
LED headlights         1,805
Rear spoiler         200
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665    
Power driver seat 558        
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642  
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763 763    
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711  
Heated front seats 633 633 633    
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055  
CD changer, remote 391 391 391 400  
Wood trim       721  
Navigation Package         1,942
Rearview camera         302
LED headlights         1,552
Rear spoiler         172
Options (change) 9,265 8,665 8,665 6,160 4,480
Options (change) 8,618 8,060 8,060 5,729 3,968
Destination 775 775 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $42,990 $46,990 $47,590 $62,685 $44,455
Total Invoice $40,037 $43,757 $44,315 $58,443 $40,424

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus HS 250h Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,457
Model Year20062006200620062011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHS
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8147hp I4 H
TransmissionT7M6T7T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$42,990$46,990$47,590$62,685$44,455
Adjustments for Features-9250-1,225-1,900-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,065$46,990$46,365$60,785$41,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,925$4,300$18,720$0
Total Invoice$40,037$43,757$44,315$58,443$40,424
Adjustments for Features-8610-1,141-1,771-2,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,176$43,757$43,174$56,672$37,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,581$3,998$17,496$0

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

Model Year20062006200620062011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHS
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
6-speed manual $150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Rear side airbags   $300 
Rearview camera    $200
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers   $0 
Ionizing air filtration    $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Surround sound   $250 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
LED headlights    $1000
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats   $300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood    $50
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,340$2,415$3,640$4,315$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0$1,225$1,900$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-8610-1,141-1,771-2,705

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

Model Year20062011
ModelC-ClassHS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in106.3 in
Length178.4 in184.8 in
Width68.0 in70.3 in
Height55.6 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft312.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested504%
Total Not Requested135096%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

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