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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: $46,005

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $750

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,791

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $1,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHS
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $39,800
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $36,218
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970 970 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660 660  
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 650  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300     200
Wood trim 325   325   0 0  
AMG Leather Package           3,090  
Navigation Package             2,125
LED headlights             1,805
Wide-view front camera             700
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325      
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 902 430
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614 614  
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 605  
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279     172
Wood trim 302   302   0 0  
AMG Leather Package           2,874  
Navigation Package             1,942
LED headlights             1,552
Wide-view front camera             602
Options (change) 11,955 10,660 11,955 10,660 8,830 10,170 5,330
Options (change) 11,119 9,915 11,119 9,915 8,213 9,459 4,698
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $47,630 $46,755 $50,850 $49,965 $50,280 $71,675 $46,005
Total Invoice $44,358 $43,545 $47,353 $46,530 $46,823 $66,839 $41,791

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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: $960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,945
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHS
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8147hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$47,630$46,755$50,850$49,965$50,280$71,675$46,005
Adjustments for Features-7250-2,425-1,700-725-1,225-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,905$46,755$48,425$48,265$49,555$70,450$45,795
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,800$23,695$0
Total Invoice$44,358$43,545$47,353$46,530$46,823$66,839$41,791
Adjustments for Features-6750-2,258-1,583-675-1,142-191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,683$43,545$45,095$44,947$46,148$65,697$41,600
Cost Above Minimum$138$0$1,550$1,402$2,603$22,152$0

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHS
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
CVT      $1000
RWD$0$0  $0$0 
AWD  $1700$1700   
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger      $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250$250
Wide-view front camera      $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter      $150
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration      $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$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$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information      $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75
Chronometer     $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
LED headlights      $1000
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
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$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood      $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$4,580$3,855$6,280$5,555$4,580$5,080$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$2,425$1,700$725$1,225$210
Value of Feature Adjustments-6750-2,258-1,583-675-1,142-191

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

Model Year20122012
ModelC-ClassHS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length180.7 in184.8 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height56.3 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested100071%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wide-view front camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Wide-view front camera150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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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