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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,765

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $22,941

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,387

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $17,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $56,525
Base Invoice $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $49,176
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Power driver seat 600 600        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 690  
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790 790  
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500 500 486
CD changer, remote 420 420 420 420    
Premium Package         925  
Wood trim         775  
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665    
Power driver seat 558 558        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 642  
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735 735  
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465 465 389
CD changer, remote 391 391 391 391    
Premium Package         860  
Wood trim         721  
Options (change) 4,790 4,790 4,190 4,190 3,680 486
Options (change) 4,456 4,456 3,898 3,898 3,423 389
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $34,765 $38,515 $42,515 $43,115 $60,205 $57,706
Total Invoice $32,387 $35,875 $39,595 $40,153 $56,137 $50,260

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,106
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,404
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8278hp V8
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12178, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,765$38,515$42,515$43,115$60,205$57,706
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-300-1,525-3,000-2,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,765$37,290$42,215$41,590$57,205$54,871
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$22,440$0
Total Invoice$32,387$35,875$39,595$40,153$56,137$50,260
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-279-1,420-2,797-2,469
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,387$34,734$39,316$38,733$53,340$47,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,347$6,929$6,346$20,953$0

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

Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer     $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver     $75
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Rear side airbags    $300 
Tire-pressure monitor     $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)     $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0 
Bodyside cladding     $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25$25
Rear spoiler    $200 
Infotainment 
Cassette player     $50
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Surround sound    $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Compass     $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat     $100
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100 
Folding second row seats    $300 
Heated front seats    $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row     $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$1,215$2,440$1,515$2,740$4,215$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$300$1,525$3,000$2,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-279-1,420-2,797-2,469

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus LS features.

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

Model Year20062006
ModelC-ClassLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in115.2 in
Length178.4 in197.4 in
Width68.0 in72.0 in
Height55.6 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in44.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft320.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus LS specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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