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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: $29,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,046

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $26,489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112017
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 $72,520
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126 $66,717
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  
Rearview camera 460 460 460 460  
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140  
Wood trim 325     0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660  
Heated front seats 750 750 750    
AMG Leather Package       3,030  
All Weather Package         100
Heated steering wheel         150
Comfort Package         1,750
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  
Rearview camera 428 428 428 428  
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060  
Wood trim 302     0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614  
Heated front seats 698 698 698    
AMG Leather Package       2,818  
All Weather Package         92
Heated steering wheel         140
Comfort Package         1,611
Options (change) 11,355 11,030 9,035 10,345 2,000
Options (change) 10,560 10,258 8,403 9,620 1,843
Destination 875 875 875 875 975
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $46,220 $47,805 $49,900 $71,520 $75,495
Total Invoice $43,046 $44,520 $46,469 $66,721 $69,535

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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: $25,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,463
Model Year20112011201120112017
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)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$75,495
Adjustments for Features0-975-1,250-3,075-3,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,220$46,830$48,650$68,445$72,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$610$2,430$22,225$0
Total Invoice$43,046$44,520$46,469$66,721$69,535
Adjustments for Features0-908-1,164-2,869-3,026
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,046$43,612$45,305$63,852$66,509
Cost Above Minimum$0$566$2,259$20,806$0

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

Model Year20112011201120112017
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
Remote app    $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports    $0
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 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information   $25 
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer   $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
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
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, 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  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$1,330$2,305$2,580$4,405$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$1,250$3,075$3,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-1,164-2,869-3,026

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

Model Year20112017
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%

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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%

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 seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested115044%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested66540%

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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