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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: $49,700

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $25,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,294

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $20,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $63,825
Base Invoice $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $56,803
Leather Seating Package 1,950 1,950        
Premium 1 Package 1,250          
Parking Assist Package 1,090   1,090 1,090 1,090  
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625 625  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Heated front seats 580 580        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450 450 450  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 750 440 440 440  
Power trunk closer 250 250        
Heated steering wheel 250 250        
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850 850   850  
Parktronic Package   970        
Leather seating surfaces     1,620      
AMG Leather Package       2,590    
Navigation system           3,115
Comfort Plus Package           3,255
Telematics service, such as OnStar           900
Semi-automated parking system           700
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system           2,850
Leather Seating Package 1,814 1,814        
Premium 1 Package 1,163          
Parking Assist Package 1,014   1,014 1,014 1,014  
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581 581  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670  
Heated front seats 539 539        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419 419 419  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 698 409 409 409  
Power trunk closer 233 233        
Heated steering wheel 233 233        
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791 791   791  
Parktronic Package   902        
Leather seating surfaces     1,507      
AMG Leather Package       2,409    
Navigation system           2,602
Comfort Plus Package           2,929
Telematics service, such as OnStar           760
Semi-automated parking system           560
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system           2,280
Options (change) 8,455 7,395 5,795 5,915 4,175 10,820
Options (change) 7,866 6,880 5,391 5,502 3,884 9,131
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $49,700 $52,247 $60,190 $73,010 $78,870 $75,520
Total Invoice $46,294 $48,379 $56,048 $67,970 $73,420 $66,809

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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: $25,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,655
Model Year201820182018201820182009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8380hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T9T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$49,700$52,247$60,190$73,010$78,870$75,520
Adjustments for Features-150-650-2,225-1,375-2,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,550$51,597$57,965$71,635$76,795$75,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,047$8,415$22,085$27,245$0
Total Invoice$46,294$48,379$56,048$67,970$73,420$66,809
Adjustments for Features-140-602-2,072-1,280-1,9320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,154$47,777$53,976$66,690$71,488$66,809
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,623$7,822$20,536$25,334$0

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

Model Year201820182018201820182009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD  $1700   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100
Power door closers     $300
Power trunk closer$350$350   $350
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Sunshades, second row $125    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 $500$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 $200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire     $225
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Rearview camera $200   $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$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$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler   $200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Headlight washers     $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat     $100
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$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$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats     $150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
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$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats     $150
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$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,340$7,840$9,415$8,565$9,265$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$650$2,225$1,375$2,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-140-602-2,072-1,280-1,9320

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

Model Year20182009
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 Capacity17.4 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%
Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear side airbags300Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
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 wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested167557%
Total Not Requested127543%

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