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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: $41,410

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,570

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800 $39,100
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034 $35,581
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550    
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750   1,080  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710  
iPod integration 375 375 375 375  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650 650  
Wood trim       0  
Navigation Package         2,125
Rearview camera         350
LED headlights         1,805
Rear spoiler         200
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442    
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558   1,004  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 660  
iPod integration 349 349 349 349  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604 604  
Wood trim       0  
Navigation Package         1,942
Rearview camera         302
LED headlights         1,552
Rear spoiler         172
Options (change) 8,985 8,985 6,235 5,765 4,480
Options (change) 8,357 8,357 5,799 5,361 3,968
Destination 825 825 825 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $41,410 $43,110 $43,960 $62,140 $44,455
Total Invoice $38,570 $40,151 $40,941 $57,970 $40,424

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus HS 250h Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $87
Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8147hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T7T7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$41,410$43,110$43,960$62,140$44,455
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-225-1,750-2,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,410$41,935$43,735$60,390$42,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,325$18,980$0
Total Invoice$38,570$40,151$40,941$57,970$40,424
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-210-1,633-1,941
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,570$39,057$40,731$56,337$38,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,161$17,767$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Rearview camera    $200
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration    $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer   $100 
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 $50$50
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 $50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals$75 $75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, 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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$3,130$4,305$3,355$4,880$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$225$1,750$2,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-210-1,633-1,941

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

Model Year20082011
ModelC-ClassHS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length182.3 in184.8 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height56.3 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft312.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested127556%
Total Not Requested100044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested127556%
Total Not Requested100044%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

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