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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: $46,220

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $22,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,046

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $17,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200 $63,825
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126 $56,803
Premium 1 Package 1,995 1,995      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620    
Lighting Package 985 985 985 985  
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700 3,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140  
Heated front seats 750 750 750    
Wood trim 325     0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 900
Rearview camera 460 460 460 460  
AMG Leather Package       3,030  
Navigation system         3,115
Premium 1 Package 1,855 1,855      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507    
Lighting Package 916 916 916 916  
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 2,511 3,115  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060  
Heated front seats 698 698 698    
Wood trim 302     0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 760
Rearview camera 428 428 428 428  
AMG Leather Package       2,818  
Navigation system         2,602
Options (change) 11,355 11,030 9,035 10,345 4,015
Options (change) 10,560 10,258 8,403 9,620 3,362
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $46,220 $47,805 $49,900 $71,520 $68,715
Total Invoice $43,046 $44,520 $46,469 $66,721 $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: $21,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,897
Model Year20112011201120112009
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)100, 8100, 8100, 8450, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$46,220$47,805$49,900$71,520$68,715
Adjustments for Features0-975-1,250-3,075-1,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,220$46,830$48,650$68,445$67,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$610$2,430$22,225$0
Total Invoice$43,046$44,520$46,469$66,721$61,040
Adjustments for Features0-908-1,164-2,869-1,097
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,046$43,612$45,305$63,852$59,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$566$2,259$20,806$0

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

Model Year20112011201120112009
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 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
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 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250 
Traffic information   $25$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
Interior ambient lighting    $150
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75$75 
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$1,630$2,605$2,880$4,705$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$1,250$3,075$1,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-1,164-2,869-1,097

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

Model Year20112009
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested122566%
Total Not Requested62534%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested122566%
Total Not Requested62534%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%

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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather 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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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