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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $46,360 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | |||||||
| Difference: $19,895 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,177 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | |||||||
| Difference: $15,884 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | LS |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | 460 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $34,800 | $35,220 | $38,020 | $38,430 | $40,575 | $58,930 | $65,380 |
| Base Invoice | $32,364 | $32,755 | $35,359 | $35,740 | $37,735 | $54,805 | $58,186 |
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | |
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | |
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Wood trim | 325 | 325 | 0 | 0 | |||
| AMG Leather Package | 3,090 | ||||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | |
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | |
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | |
| Wood trim | 302 | 302 | 0 | 0 | |||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,874 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 10,685 | 10,360 | 10,685 | 10,360 | 7,860 | 9,200 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 9,938 | 9,636 | 9,938 | 9,636 | 7,311 | 8,557 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 | 0 |
| Total Price | $46,360 | $46,455 | $49,580 | $49,665 | $49,310 | $70,705 | $66,255 |
| Total Invoice | $43,177 | $43,266 | $46,172 | $46,251 | $45,921 | $65,937 | $59,061 |
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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: $20,260 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,224 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | LS |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | 460 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 380hp V8 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 235/50-18 |
| Total Price | $46,360 | $46,455 | $49,580 | $49,665 | $49,310 | $70,705 | $66,255 |
| Adjustments for Features | -365 | -290 | -2,065 | -1,990 | -565 | -1,065 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,995 | $46,165 | $47,515 | $47,675 | $48,745 | $69,640 | $66,255 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $170 | $1,520 | $1,680 | $2,750 | $23,645 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $43,177 | $43,266 | $46,172 | $46,251 | $45,921 | $65,937 | $59,061 |
| Adjustments for Features | -340 | -270 | -1,923 | -1,853 | -526 | -993 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $42,837 | $42,996 | $44,249 | $44,398 | $45,395 | $64,944 | $59,061 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $159 | $1,412 | $1,561 | $2,558 | $22,107 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus LS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | LS |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | 460 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $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 | $15 | $15 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Self-repairing paint | $0 | ||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | ||||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $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 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $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 | $3,055 | $2,980 | $4,755 | $4,680 | $3,255 | $3,755 | $2,690 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $365 | $290 | $2,065 | $1,990 | $565 | $1,065 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -340 | -270 | -1,923 | -1,853 | -526 | -993 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus LS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 |
| Model | C-Class | LS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 198.0 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 73.8 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 lb. | 4,245 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 22.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 43.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 35.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 3% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 7% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 49% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 3% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 7% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 49% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 3% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 7% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 49% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 3% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 7% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 49% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 3% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 7% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 3% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
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