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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: $54,790

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $30,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,021

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $27,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC300C400460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $71,990
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $66,232
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690  
Premium Package 2,700    
Interior Package 2,300 2,300  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Lighting Package 800 800  
Wood trim 325    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,190 1,190  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Blind spot warning system 550 550 500
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440  
Power trunk closer 250 250  
Rear side airbags 420 420  
Special order charge 250 250  
Sunshades, second row 380 380  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Ultra Luxury Package     6,870
Heated steering wheel     150
Air Suspension w/VGRS     2,120
Leather Upgrade Package     660
All Weather Package     200
LED headlights     1,450
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502  
Premium Package 2,511    
Interior Package 2,139 2,139  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Lighting Package 744 744  
Wood trim 302    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,107 1,107  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Blind spot warning system 512 512 460
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409  
Power trunk closer 233 233  
Rear side airbags 391 391  
Special order charge 233 233  
Sunshades, second row 354 354  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Ultra Luxury Package     6,321
Heated steering wheel     140
Air Suspension w/VGRS     1,949
Leather Upgrade Package     608
All Weather Package     184
LED headlights     1,336
Options (change) 15,465 12,440 11,950
Options (change) 14,384 11,571 10,998
Destination 925 925 895
Total Price $54,790 $61,955 $84,835
Total Invoice $51,021 $57,685 $78,125

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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: $28,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,667
Model Year201520152013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC300C400460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6386hp 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)225/50-17225/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$54,790$61,955$84,835
Adjustments for Features0-2,075-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,790$59,880$83,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,090$0
Total Invoice$51,021$57,685$78,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,932-1,437
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,021$55,753$76,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,732$0

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

Model Year201520152013
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Air purifier  $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Self-repairing paint  $0
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SD Card slot$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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Coordinated climate control, rear seats  $0
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, second row seats  $150
Memory system, second row seats  $150
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, second row seats  $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats  $150
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,955$9,030$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,075$1,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,932-1,437

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

Model Year20152013
ModelC-ClassLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in116.9 in
Length184.5 in200.0 in
Width71.3 in73.8 in
Height56.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,234 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-150150%
Total Not Requested50-50%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Air purifier50No
Coordinated climate control, rear seats0No
Rear side airbags300Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, second row seats150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested137542%
Total Not Requested192558%
Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested175064%
Total Not Requested100036%
Leather Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%

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