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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: $45,560

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $18,126

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,432

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $12,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200 $56,525
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126 $49,176
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700 3,350  
Premium 1 Package 1,995 1,995      
Lighting Package 985 985 985 985  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620    
Wood trim 325     0  
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140 1,000
Heated front seats 750 750 750    
Rearview camera 460 460 460 460  
AMG Leather Package       3,030  
Modern Luxury Package         4,980
Satellite radio         486
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 2,511 3,115  
Premium 1 Package 1,855 1,855      
Lighting Package 916 916 916 916  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507    
Wood trim 302     0  
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060 800
Heated front seats 698 698 698    
Rearview camera 428 428 428 428  
AMG Leather Package       2,818  
Modern Luxury Package         4,040
Satellite radio         389
Options (change) 10,695 10,370 8,375 9,685 6,466
Options (change) 9,946 9,644 7,789 9,006 5,229
Destination 875 875 875 875 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $45,560 $47,145 $49,240 $70,860 $63,686
Total Invoice $42,432 $43,906 $45,855 $66,107 $55,100

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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: $15,531
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,423
Model Year20112011201120112006
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, 8450, 12240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$45,560$47,145$49,240$70,860$63,686
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,250-3,175-2,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,560$46,095$47,990$67,685$61,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$535$2,430$22,125$0
Total Invoice$42,432$43,906$45,855$66,107$55,100
Adjustments for Features0-978-1,164-2,962-2,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,432$42,928$44,691$63,145$52,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$496$2,259$20,713$0

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

Model Year20112011201120112006
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, passenger    $75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
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 
Cassette player    $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Surround sound   $250 
Traffic information   $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat   $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$1,155$2,205$2,405$4,330$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,250$3,175$2,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-1,164-2,962-2,245

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

Model Year20112006
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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%
AMG Leather 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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested120049%
Total Not Requested125051%

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