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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: $47,025

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $8,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,024

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $9,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHS
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $37,420
Base Invoice $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $34,051
Premium Driver Assistance Package 3,050          
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,900 800 1,900 1,050 1,050  
designo Package 3,800 3,800 3,100 3,100 500  
Heated front seats 580 580        
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990 990 990  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450 450 450  
Rear spoiler 350 350       200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250 2,250  
Premium Package   700        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700      
Navigation Package           2,125
LED headlights           1,805
Technology Package           3,900
Wide-view front camera           700
Premium Driver Assistance Package 2,837          
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,767 744 1,767 977 977  
designo Package 3,534 3,534 2,883 2,883 465  
Heated front seats 539 539        
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921 921 921  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419 419 419  
Rear spoiler 326 326       160
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670  
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093 2,093  
Premium Package   651        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651      
Navigation Package           1,814
LED headlights           1,444
Technology Package           3,120
Wide-view front camera           560
Options (change) 14,040 12,840 12,310 10,760 8,160 8,730
Options (change) 13,059 11,943 11,450 10,009 7,591 7,098
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $55,285 $57,692 $66,705 $77,855 $82,855 $47,025
Total Invoice $51,487 $53,442 $62,107 $72,477 $77,127 $42,024

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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: $4,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,003
Model Year201820182018201820182010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHS
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8147hp I4 H
TransmissionT9T7T9T7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/45-18
Total Price$55,285$57,692$66,705$77,855$82,855$47,025
Adjustments for Features-3,715-4,340-6,140-4,890-5,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,570$53,352$60,565$72,965$77,265$47,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,782$8,995$21,395$25,695$0
Total Invoice$51,487$53,442$62,107$72,477$77,127$42,024
Adjustments for Features-3,460-4,020-5,717-4,552-5,2040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,027$49,422$56,390$67,925$71,923$42,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$8,363$19,898$23,896$0

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

Model Year201820182018201820182010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassHS
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200 
CVT     $1000
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Eco accelerator $100    
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Driver attention monitor     $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Lane departure prevention     $150
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Wide-view front camera     $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration     $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$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 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input     $50
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 $150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100   $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood     $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,855$9,480$11,280$10,030$10,730$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,715$4,340$6,140$4,890$5,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,460-4,020-5,717-4,552-5,2040

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

Model Year20182010
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 Capacity17.4 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

Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested105045%
Total Not Requested130055%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested60032%
Total Not Requested130068%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested60035%
Total Not Requested110065%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested60035%
Total Not Requested110065%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested60035%
Total Not Requested110065%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
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 Requested135060%
Total Not Requested90040%

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