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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: $41,410

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $34,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,570

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $30,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLSLS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG460460 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,600 $36,900 $53,800 $72,520 $86,580
Base Invoice $29,388 $34,317 $50,034 $66,717 $79,734
Premium II Package 2,750 1,350 1,080    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550      
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650    
Wood trim     0    
All Weather Package       200  
Heated steering wheel       150  
Comfort Package       1,650  
Premium II Package 2,558 1,256 1,004    
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442      
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604    
Wood trim     0    
All Weather Package       184  
Heated steering wheel       140  
Comfort Package       1,520  
Options (change) 8,985 7,585 5,765 2,000 0
Options (change) 8,357 7,055 5,361 1,844 0
Destination 825 825 875 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $41,410 $45,310 $62,140 $75,445 $87,505
Total Invoice $38,570 $42,197 $57,970 $69,486 $80,659

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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: $29,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,131
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLSLS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG460460 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8386hp V8386hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 10450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$41,410$45,310$62,140$75,445$87,505
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-1,750-4,110-8,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,410$43,860$60,390$71,335$79,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$18,980$0$7,960
Total Invoice$38,570$42,197$57,970$69,486$80,659
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-1,633-3,785-7,568
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,570$40,847$56,337$65,701$73,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,277$17,767$0$7,390

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

Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLSLS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG460460 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Luggage    $0
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Wiper de-icer   $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Black grille (optional)    $0
Body kit$0$0$0 $0
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Rear spoiler $200$200  
Self-repairing paint   $0$0
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer  $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100$100
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats   $0$0
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,030$3,480$3,780$6,140$10,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$1,750$4,110$8,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,350-1,633-3,785-7,568

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

Model Year20082015
ModelC-ClassLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in116.9 in
Length182.3 in200.0 in
Width69.7 in73.8 in
Height56.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,234 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 in43.7 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 in35.8 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, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
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 Requested182580%
Total Not Requested45020%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested39025%

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, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested87566%
Total Not Requested45034%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested39025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested77594%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested39025%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested42540%
Total Not Requested65060%

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