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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: $45,155

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $830

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,061

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $1,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $35,300 $39,750 $57,350 $39,800
Base Invoice $31,248 $32,829 $36,968 $53,336 $36,218
Leather seating surfaces 1,590 1,590 1,590    
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650 2,650    
Premium 2 Package 3,700 3,700   1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650 650  
Proximity key 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130  
Rear spoiler 300       200
Wood trim 320     0  
Rearview camera 450 450 450 450 350
Seating Package       3,030  
iPod integration       375  
Navigation Package         2,125
LED headlights         1,805
Leather seating surfaces 1,479 1,479 1,479    
Multimedia Package 2,464 2,464 2,464    
Premium 2 Package 3,441 3,441   1,302  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604 604  
Proximity key 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051  
Rear spoiler 279       172
Wood trim 298     0  
Rearview camera 418 418 418 418 302
Seating Package       2,818  
iPod integration       349  
Navigation Package         1,942
LED headlights         1,552
Options (change) 11,510 10,890 7,190 7,755 4,480
Options (change) 10,704 10,127 6,686 7,212 3,968
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $45,985 $47,065 $47,815 $68,080 $45,155
Total Invoice $42,827 $43,831 $44,529 $63,523 $41,061

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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: $2,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,908
Model Year20102010201020102012
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)100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$45,985$47,065$47,815$68,080$45,155
Adjustments for Features-175-9500-1,835-1,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,810$46,115$47,815$66,245$43,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$2,005$20,435$0
Total Invoice$42,827$43,831$44,529$63,523$41,061
Adjustments for Features-163-8850-1,712-1,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,664$42,946$44,529$61,811$39,756
Cost Above Minimum$0$282$1,865$19,147$0

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

Model Year20102010201020102012
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 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 $325
CD player   $125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 $50$50
LED headlights    $1000
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Metal pedals$75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
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$3,805$4,580$3,630$5,465$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$950$0$1,835$1,435
Value of Feature Adjustments-163-8850-1,712-1,305

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

Model Year20102012
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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus HS specs.

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%
Premium 2 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested160060%
Total Not Requested105040%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%
Premium 2 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested160060%
Total Not Requested105040%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested115044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested27524%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation systemYes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic informationNo
Media drive, largeNo
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integrationYes
SD Card slotNo
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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