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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: $47,735

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $15,951

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,460

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $10,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201420142006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,800 $36,250 $39,400 $39,850 $42,100 $60,250 $56,525
Base Invoice $33,294 $33,713 $36,642 $37,061 $39,153 $56,033 $49,176
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970 970  
Multimedia Package 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440 440 440    
Special order charge 250 250 250 250 250    
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 650 1,000
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           3,090  
Modern Luxury Package             4,980
Satellite radio             486
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325      
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 902  
Multimedia Package 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409 409 409    
Special order charge 233 233 233 233 233    
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 605 800
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           2,874  
Modern Luxury Package             4,040
Satellite radio             389
Options (change) 11,530 10,560 11,530 10,560 9,030 9,680 6,466
Options (change) 10,724 9,822 10,724 9,822 8,399 9,003 5,229
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $48,255 $47,735 $51,855 $51,335 $52,055 $72,555 $63,686
Total Invoice $44,943 $44,460 $48,291 $47,808 $48,477 $67,661 $55,100

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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: $15,656
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,385
Model Year2014201420142014201420142006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8278hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$48,255$47,735$51,855$51,335$52,055$72,555$63,686
Adjustments for Features-4500-2,300-1,850-1,000-1,125-295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,805$47,735$49,555$49,485$51,055$71,430$63,391
Cost Above Minimum$70$0$1,820$1,750$3,320$23,695$0
Total Invoice$44,943$44,460$48,291$47,808$48,477$67,661$55,100
Adjustments for Features-4190-2,142-1,723-931-1,049-255
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,524$44,460$46,149$46,085$47,546$66,612$54,845
Cost Above Minimum$64$0$1,689$1,625$3,086$22,152$0

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

Model Year2014201420142014201420142006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0$0  $0$0$0
AWD  $1700$1700   
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250$250 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger      $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250$250
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0 
Bodyside cladding      $350
Rear spoiler    $200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Cassette player      $50
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 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel 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 
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
Power-folding mirrors      $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100    
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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
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 trim $300 $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$4,405$3,955$6,255$5,805$4,955$5,080$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$0$2,300$1,850$1,000$1,125$295
Value of Feature Adjustments-4190-2,142-1,723-931-1,049-255

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

Model Year20142006
ModelC-ClassLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in115.2 in
Length180.7 in197.4 in
Width69.7 in72.0 in
Height56.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in44.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft320.2 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, leather250No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

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, leather250No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%

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, leather250No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

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, leather250No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%

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, leather250No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%

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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested160065%
Total Not Requested85035%

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