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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: $54,565

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $24,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,810

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $19,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC300C400460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $67,130
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $59,746
Interior Package 2,300 2,300  
Premium Package 2,700    
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690  
Sport Package 2,500   6,185
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,190 1,190  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440  
Power trunk closer 250 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     1,500
Comfort Package     2,035
Luxury Value Edition     965
Interior Package 2,139 2,139  
Premium Package 2,511    
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502  
Sport Package 2,325   5,320
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,107 1,107  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409  
Power trunk closer 233 233  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     1,290
Comfort Package     1,750
Luxury Value Edition     878
Options (change) 15,240 10,040 10,685
Options (change) 14,173 9,337 9,238
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $54,565 $59,555 $78,690
Total Invoice $50,810 $55,451 $69,859

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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: $24,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,505
Model Year201520152011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC300C400460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6380hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/45-19
Total Price$54,565$59,555$78,690
Adjustments for Features-490-2,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,075$57,365$78,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,290$0
Total Invoice$50,810$55,451$69,859
Adjustments for Features-456-2,0390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,354$53,412$69,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,058$0

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

Model Year201520152011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC300C400460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power door closers  $300
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Self-repairing paint  $0
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,605$9,305$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$490$2,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-456-2,0390

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

Model Year20152011
ModelC-ClassLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in116.9 in
Length184.5 in198.0 in
Width71.3 in73.8 in
Height56.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,245 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft318.0 ft3

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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 seat150Yes
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
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 player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

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 seat150Yes
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested127566%
Total Not Requested65034%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45YR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested282563%
Total Not Requested165037%
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%

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