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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: $50,890

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $19,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,410

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $14,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132010
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 $65,380
Base Invoice $32,876 $36,224 $38,502 $55,614 $58,186
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
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      
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Proximity key 650 650 650 650  
Wood trim 325 325 0 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440    
Special order charge 250 250 250    
AMG Leather Package       3,090  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system         1,500
Comfort Package         2,185
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
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      
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Proximity key 605 605 605 605  
Wood trim 302 302 0 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409    
Special order charge 250 250 250    
AMG Leather Package       2,874  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system         1,200
Comfort Package         1,748
Options (change) 14,635 14,635 11,810 12,460 3,685
Options (change) 13,629 13,629 11,002 11,589 2,948
Destination 905 905 905 905 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $50,890 $54,490 $54,115 $74,865 $69,940
Total Invoice $47,410 $50,758 $50,409 $69,808 $62,009

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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: $19,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,428
Model Year20132013201320132010
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$50,890$54,490$54,115$74,865$69,940
Adjustments for Features-890-2,740-1,240-1,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,000$51,750$52,875$73,500$69,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$2,875$23,500$0
Total Invoice$47,410$50,758$50,409$69,808$62,009
Adjustments for Features-829-2,552-1,155-1,2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,581$48,206$49,254$68,535$62,009
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$2,673$21,954$0

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

Model Year20132013201320132010
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 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250 
Power door closers    $300
Power trunk closer    $350
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Self-repairing paint    $0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer   $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats    $200
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$5,830$7,680$6,180$6,305$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$890$2,740$1,240$1,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-829-2,552-1,155-1,2730

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

Model Year20132010
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 in43.7 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 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 integration100Yes
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 Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 integration100Yes
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 Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

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%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested125065%

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