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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: $47,065

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $24,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,852

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $22,143

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320132012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,350 $35,770 $38,950 $39,360 $41,400 $59,800 $67,630
Base Invoice $32,876 $33,266 $36,224 $36,605 $38,502 $55,614 $62,219
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720  
Wood trim 325   325   0 0  
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 650  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440 440 440    
Special order charge 250 250 250 250 250    
AMG Leather Package           3,090  
Luxury Value Edition             965
Comfort Package             2,185
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325      
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669  
Wood trim 302   302   0 0  
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 605  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409 409 409    
Special order charge 250 250 250 250 250    
AMG Leather Package           2,874  
Luxury Value Edition             889
Comfort Package             2,012
Options (change) 11,685 10,390 11,685 10,390 8,860 9,510 3,150
Options (change) 10,885 9,681 10,885 9,681 8,258 8,845 2,901
Destination 905 905 905 905 905 905 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $47,940 $47,065 $51,540 $50,655 $51,165 $71,915 $71,655
Total Invoice $44,666 $43,852 $48,014 $47,191 $47,665 $67,064 $65,995

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,052
Model Year2013201320132013201320132012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8380hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$47,940$47,065$51,540$50,655$51,165$71,915$71,655
Adjustments for Features-7250-2,575-1,850-1,075-1,200-1,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,215$47,065$48,965$48,805$50,090$70,715$70,470
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,900$1,740$3,025$23,650$0
Total Invoice$44,666$43,852$48,014$47,191$47,665$67,064$65,995
Adjustments for Features-6750-2,399-1,723-1,001-1,119-1,091
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,991$43,852$45,615$45,468$46,664$65,945$64,904
Cost Above Minimum$139$0$1,763$1,616$2,812$22,093$0

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

Model Year2013201320132013201320132012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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   
Accessories 
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$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225 $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Full-size spare tire      $225
Knee airbag, passenger      $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250$250
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0 
Rear spoiler    $200$200 
Self-repairing paint      $0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225 
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
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$300$300 
Heated second row seats      $200
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$4,280$3,555$6,130$5,405$4,630$4,755$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$2,575$1,850$1,075$1,200$1,185
Value of Feature Adjustments-6750-2,399-1,723-1,001-1,119-1,091

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

Model Year20132012
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

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

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%
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%

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 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%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

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%
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%

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%
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%

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
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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