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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: $43,880

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $31,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,868

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $28,254

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300 $72,140
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359 $66,368
Premium II Package 3,500 3,500 1,350 1,100  
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Wood trim 310     0  
iPod integration 375 375 375 375  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650 650  
Seating Package       2,980  
All Weather Package         200
Heated steering wheel         150
Comfort Package         1,650
Premium II Package 3,255 3,255 1,256 1,023  
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Wood trim 288     0  
iPod integration 349 349 349 349  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604 604  
Seating Package       2,771  
All Weather Package         184
Heated steering wheel         140
Comfort Package         1,520
Options (change) 10,105 9,795 7,645 8,805 2,000
Options (change) 9,396 9,108 7,109 8,187 1,844
Destination 875 875 875 875 910
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $43,880 $45,320 $47,520 $68,080 $75,050
Total Invoice $40,868 $42,208 $44,254 $63,521 $69,122

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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: $27,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,883
Model Year20092009200920092014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8386hp 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$43,880$45,320$47,520$68,080$75,050
Adjustments for Features0-975-1,250-2,900-3,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,880$44,345$46,270$65,180$71,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$2,390$21,300$0
Total Invoice$40,868$42,208$44,254$63,521$69,122
Adjustments for Features0-908-1,164-2,706-3,371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,868$41,300$43,090$60,815$65,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$432$2,222$19,947$0

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

Model Year20092009200920092014
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 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power trunk closer    $350
Proximity key    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
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
Wiper de-icer    $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Self-repairing paint    $0
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
HD radio    $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats    $0
Folding second row seats$300$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, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75$75 
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$1,630$2,605$2,880$4,530$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$1,250$2,900$3,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-1,164-2,706-3,371

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

Model Year20092014
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested207582%
Total Not Requested45018%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested207582%
Total Not Requested45018%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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, 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 sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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, power225Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested107596%
Total Not Requested504%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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%
Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%

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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