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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: $47,330

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $21,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,079

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $14,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930 $62,900
Base Invoice $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805 $53,940
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500      
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Wood trim 325 325 0 0  
Proximity key 650 650 650 650  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 900
AMG Leather Package       3,090  
Navigation system         3,115
Semi-automated parking system         700
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325      
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Wood trim 302 302 0 0  
Proximity key 605 605 605 605  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 760
AMG Leather Package       2,874  
Navigation system         2,602
Semi-automated parking system         560
Options (change) 11,655 11,655 8,830 10,170 5,215
Options (change) 10,840 10,840 8,213 9,459 4,322
Destination 875 875 875 875 765
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $47,330 $50,550 $50,280 $71,675 $68,880
Total Invoice $44,079 $47,074 $46,823 $66,839 $59,027

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,265
Model Year20122012201220122008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8380hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
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$47,330$50,550$50,280$71,675$68,880
Adjustments for Features-340-2,040-540-1,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,990$48,510$49,740$70,635$68,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$2,750$23,645$0
Total Invoice$44,079$47,074$46,823$66,839$59,027
Adjustments for Features-317-1,900-503-9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,762$45,174$46,320$65,869$59,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$2,558$22,107$0

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

Model Year20122012201220122008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250 
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
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$0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Power-folding mirrors    $50
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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$3,505$5,205$3,705$4,205$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$2,040$540$1,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-317-1,900-503-9700

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

Model Year20122008
ModelC-ClassLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in116.9 in
Length180.7 in198.0 in
Width69.7 in73.8 in
Height56.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested120089%
Total Not Requested15011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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