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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: $41,035

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $27,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,221

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $22,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800 $63,825
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034 $56,803
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750 1,350 1,080  
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550    
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650 650 900
Wood trim       0  
Navigation system         3,115
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558 1,256 1,004  
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442    
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 660  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604 604 760
Wood trim       0  
Navigation system         2,602
Options (change) 8,610 8,610 7,210 5,390 4,015
Options (change) 8,008 8,008 6,706 5,012 3,362
Destination 825 825 825 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $41,035 $42,735 $44,935 $61,765 $68,715
Total Invoice $38,221 $39,802 $41,848 $57,621 $61,040

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,900
Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8380hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$41,035$42,735$44,935$61,765$68,715
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-1,750-2,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,035$41,560$43,485$60,015$66,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,450$18,980$0
Total Invoice$38,221$39,802$41,848$57,621$61,040
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-1,633-1,919
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,221$38,708$40,498$55,988$59,121
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,277$17,767$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Rearview camera    $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer   $100 
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals$75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row    $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$2,180$3,355$3,630$3,930$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$1,750$2,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-1,633-1,919

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

Model Year20082009
ModelC-ClassLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in116.9 in
Length182.3 in198.0 in
Width69.7 in73.8 in
Height56.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,245 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft318.0 ft3

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%

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