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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: $53,590

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $25,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,904

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $19,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC300C350e460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $67,130
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $59,746
Blind spot warning system 550 550  
Interior Package 2,880 2,880  
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220  
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,190    
Parktronic Package 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Wood trim 325 325  
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
Sport Package     6,185
Luxury Value Edition     965
Blind spot warning system 512 512  
Interior Package 2,678 2,678  
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065  
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,107    
Parktronic Package 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Wood trim 302 302  
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
Sport Package     5,320
Luxury Value Edition     878
Options (change) 13,715 12,525 10,685
Options (change) 12,755 11,648 9,238
Destination 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0
Total Price $53,590 $54,897 $78,690
Total Invoice $49,904 $50,836 $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: $25,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,341
Model Year201620162011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC300C350e460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH380hp 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$53,590$54,897$78,690
Adjustments for Features-415-5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,175$54,357$78,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,182$0
Total Invoice$49,904$50,836$69,859
Adjustments for Features-386-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,518$50,336$69,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$818$0

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

Model Year201620162011
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Eco accelerator $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power door closers  $300
Remote app$25$25 
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, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$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 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0 
6 kWh battery pack $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
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 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
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
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,530$7,655$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$415$540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-386-5000

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

Model Year20162011
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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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 kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45YR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested247555%
Total Not Requested200045%
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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