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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: $55,132

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $24,058

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,062

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $21,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelC-ClassLS
TrimC350e460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,900 $67,630
Base Invoice $44,547 $62,219
Parktronic Package 970  
Multimedia Package 2,200  
Premium Package 700  
Blind spot warning system 550  
Leather Seating Package 1,950  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 310  
Power trunk closer 250  
Sunshade, rear, power 750  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Heated front seats 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850  
Sport Package   6,185
Comfort Package   2,035
Luxury Value Edition   965
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,500
Parktronic Package 902  
Multimedia Package 2,046  
Premium Package 651  
Blind spot warning system 512  
Leather Seating Package 1,814  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 288  
Power trunk closer 233  
Sunshade, rear, power 698  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Heated front seats 539  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791  
Sport Package   5,691
Comfort Package   1,872
Luxury Value Edition   889
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,380
Options (change) 10,280 10,685
Options (change) 9,563 9,832
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax -4,043 0
Total Price $55,132 $79,190
Total Invoice $51,062 $72,926

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,323
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,109
Model Year20182012
ModelC-ClassLS
TrimC350e460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4 PiH380hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-19
Total Price$55,132$79,190
Adjustments for Features-2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,867$79,190
Total Invoice$51,062$72,926
Adjustments for Features-2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,817$72,926

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

Model Year20182012
ModelC-ClassLS
TrimC350e460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Eco accelerator$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers $300
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
6 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Self-repairing paint $0
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$6,830$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2450

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

Model Year20182012
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 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 C350e

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100No
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 Requested272561%
Total Not Requested175039%
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%
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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