Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2015 Lexus HS Lexus HS 2011

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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: $48,705

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $6,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,078

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $7,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHS
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900 $39,100
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867 $35,581
Interior Package 2,300 2,300      
Premium Package 2,700        
Lighting Package 800 800 800 800  
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300     200
Wood trim 325   0    
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990 990  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
AMG Leather Package     2,590    
Navigation Package         2,125
LED headlights         1,805
Technology Package         3,900
Wide-view front camera         700
Interior Package 2,139 2,139      
Premium Package 2,511        
Lighting Package 744 744 744 744  
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279     172
Wood trim 302   0    
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921 921  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
AMG Leather Package     2,409    
Navigation Package         1,942
LED headlights         1,552
Technology Package         3,354
Wide-view front camera         602
Options (change) 16,075 13,050 13,040 10,450 8,730
Options (change) 14,949 12,136 12,127 9,718 7,622
Destination 925 925 925 925 875
Total Price $55,400 $62,565 $77,865 $83,275 $48,705
Total Invoice $51,586 $58,250 $72,479 $77,510 $44,078

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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: $2,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,769
Model Year20152015201520152011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHS
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8147hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/45-18
Total Price$55,400$62,565$77,865$83,275$48,705
Adjustments for Features-4,015-6,090-4,640-5,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,385$56,475$73,225$77,485$48,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,090$21,840$26,100$0
Total Invoice$51,586$58,250$72,479$77,510$44,078
Adjustments for Features-3,739-5,670-4,319-5,3890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,847$52,580$68,160$72,121$44,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,733$20,313$24,274$0

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

Model Year20152015201520152011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHS
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700   
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Driver attention monitor    $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Wide-view front camera    $150
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input    $50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  $300
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats$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
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$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$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood    $50
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,555$11,630$10,180$11,330$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,015$6,090$4,640$5,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,739-5,670-4,319-5,3890

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

Model Year20152011
ModelC-ClassHS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in106.3 in
Length184.5 in184.8 in
Width71.3 in70.3 in
Height56.8 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft312.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60032%
Total Not Requested130068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60032%
Total Not Requested130068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60032%
Total Not Requested130068%

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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60032%
Total Not Requested130068%

Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested135096%
Total Not Requested504%
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 information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested72594%
Total Not Requested506%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested175078%
Total Not Requested50022%

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