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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: $50,200

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $22,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,751

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $17,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,350 $38,950 $41,400 $59,800 $63,825
Base Invoice $32,876 $36,224 $38,502 $55,614 $56,803
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500      
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950  
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  
AMG Leather Package       3,090  
Navigation system         3,115
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system         2,850
Telematics service, such as OnStar         900
Semi-automated parking system         700
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325      
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744  
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  
AMG Leather Package       2,874  
Navigation system         2,602
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system         2,280
Telematics service, such as OnStar         760
Semi-automated parking system         560
Options (change) 13,945 13,945 11,120 12,460 8,065
Options (change) 12,970 12,970 10,343 11,589 6,602
Destination 905 905 905 905 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $50,200 $53,800 $53,425 $74,865 $72,765
Total Invoice $46,751 $50,099 $49,750 $69,808 $64,280

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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: $24,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,173
Model Year20132013201320132009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4248hp 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$50,200$53,800$53,425$74,865$72,765
Adjustments for Features-1,765-3,615-2,115-2,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,435$50,185$51,310$72,400$72,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$2,875$23,965$0
Total Invoice$46,751$50,099$49,750$69,808$64,280
Adjustments for Features-1,644-3,366-1,970-2,2980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,107$46,733$47,780$67,510$64,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,626$2,673$22,403$0

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

Model Year20132013201320132009
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 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
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 
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$5,755$7,605$6,105$6,455$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,765$3,615$2,115$2,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,644-3,366-1,970-2,2980

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

Model Year20132009
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

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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