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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: $54,640

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $26,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,881

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $23,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC300C350e460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $72,520
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $66,717
Blind spot warning system 550 550 500
Interior Package 2,880 2,880  
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220  
Wood trim 325 325  
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690  
Parktronic Package 970 970  
Lighting Package 800 800  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,190    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Heated steering wheel 250 250 150
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440  
Power trunk closer 250 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Air Suspension w/VGRS     2,120
Comfort Package     1,650
LED headlights     1,450
All Weather Package     200
Tires, run-flat     1,215
Blind spot warning system 512 512 460
Interior Package 2,678 2,678  
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065  
Wood trim 302 302  
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502  
Parktronic Package 902 902  
Lighting Package 744 744  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,107    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Heated steering wheel 233 233 140
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409  
Power trunk closer 233 233  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Air Suspension w/VGRS     1,949
Comfort Package     1,520
LED headlights     1,336
All Weather Package     184
Tires, run-flat     1,117
Options (change) 14,765 13,575 7,285
Options (change) 13,732 12,625 6,706
Destination 925 925 950
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0
Total Price $54,640 $55,947 $80,755
Total Invoice $50,881 $51,813 $74,373

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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: $26,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,251
Model Year201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC300C350e460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH386hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/45-19
Total Price$54,640$55,947$80,755
Adjustments for Features-815-9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,825$55,007$80,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,182$0
Total Invoice$50,881$51,813$74,373
Adjustments for Features-759-8710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,122$50,942$74,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$820$0

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

Model Year201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC300C350e460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
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
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0 
6 kWh battery pack $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
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 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
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 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,655$6,780$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-759-8710

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

Model Year20162016
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

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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 C350e

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

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%
Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
245/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested150055%
Total Not Requested125045%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%

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