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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: $40,335

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $17,371

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,572

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $12,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300 $56,525
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359 $49,176
Premium II Package 3,500 3,500 1,350 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Wood trim 310     0  
CD changer, in-dash 460 460 460 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570    
Seating Package       2,980  
Satellite radio         486
Premium II Package 3,255 3,255 1,256 1,023  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Wood trim 288     0  
CD changer, in-dash 428 428 428 428  
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460    
Seating Package       2,771  
Satellite radio         389
Options (change) 6,560 6,250 4,100 5,260 486
Options (change) 6,100 5,812 3,813 4,891 389
Destination 875 875 875 875 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $40,335 $41,775 $43,975 $64,535 $57,706
Total Invoice $37,572 $38,912 $40,958 $60,225 $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 C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,661
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,199
Model Year20092009200920092006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8278hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8178, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$40,335$41,775$43,975$64,535$57,706
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,250-3,000-1,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,335$40,725$42,725$61,535$55,996
Cost Above Minimum$0$390$2,390$21,200$0
Total Invoice$37,572$38,912$40,958$60,225$50,260
Adjustments for Features0-978-1,164-2,800-1,489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,572$37,934$39,794$57,425$48,771
Cost Above Minimum$0$362$2,222$19,853$0

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

Model Year20092009200920092006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$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 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player    $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
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 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
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, passenger seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$1,390$2,440$2,640$4,390$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,250$3,000$1,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-1,164-2,800-1,489

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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 Year20092006
ModelC-ClassLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in115.2 in
Length182.3 in197.4 in
Width69.7 in72.0 in
Height56.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in44.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.4 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 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 washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested182572%
Total Not Requested70028%

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, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested182572%
Total Not Requested70028%

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 washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested102591%
Total Not Requested1009%
Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%

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