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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: $51,200

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $12,486

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,680

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $7,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900 $56,525
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867 $49,176
Interior Package 2,300 2,300      
Premium Package 2,700        
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970  
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Power trunk closer 250 250 250 250  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440 440  
Wood trim 325   0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
AMG Leather Package     2,590    
Modern Luxury Package         4,980
Proximity key         1,000
Satellite radio         486
Interior Package 2,139 2,139      
Premium Package 2,511        
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902  
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Power trunk closer 233 233 233 233  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409 409  
Wood trim 302   0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
AMG Leather Package     2,409    
Modern Luxury Package         4,040
Proximity key         800
Satellite radio         389
Options (change) 11,875 8,850 9,140 6,550 6,466
Options (change) 11,043 8,230 8,500 6,091 5,229
Destination 925 925 925 925 695
Total Price $51,200 $58,365 $73,965 $79,375 $63,686
Total Invoice $47,680 $54,344 $68,852 $73,883 $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 C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,941
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,637
Model Year20152015201520152006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8278hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/55-17
Total Price$51,200$58,365$73,965$79,375$63,686
Adjustments for Features-3,455-5,455-4,305-5,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,745$52,910$69,660$73,920$63,686
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,165$21,915$26,175$0
Total Invoice$47,680$54,344$68,852$73,883$55,100
Adjustments for Features-3,217-5,079-4,007-5,0780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,463$49,265$64,845$68,805$55,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,802$20,382$24,342$0

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

Model Year20152015201520152006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Cassette player    $50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
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 thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,280$10,280$9,130$10,280$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,455$5,455$4,305$5,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,217-5,079-4,007-5,0780

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus LS features.

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

Model Year20152006
ModelC-ClassLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in115.2 in
Length184.5 in197.4 in
Width71.3 in72.0 in
Height56.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in44.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft320.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus LS specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested125071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested65033%
Total Not Requested135067%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested125071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%

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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested190078%
Total Not Requested55022%

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