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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: $50,835

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $14,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019201920192006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,400 $55,250 $67,000 $74,600 $56,525
Leather Seating Package 1,950        
Premium 1 Package 1,250        
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440 440  
Heated front seats 580        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450 450  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850   850  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620      
AMG Leather Package     2,590    
Polished alloy wheels     1,950 1,250 1,700
Modern Luxury Package         4,980
Proximity key         1,000
Satellite radio         486
Leather Seating Package 1,814        
Premium 1 Package 1,163        
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409 409  
Heated front seats 539        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419 419  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791   791  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507      
AMG Leather Package     2,409    
Polished alloy wheels     1,814 1,163 850
Modern Luxury Package         4,040
Proximity key         800
Satellite radio         389
Options (change) 8,440 6,280 8,350 5,910 8,166
Options (change) 7,851 5,842 7,767 5,498 6,079
Destination 995 995 995 995 695
Total Price $50,835 $62,525 $76,345 $81,505 $65,386

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,556
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,840
Model Year20192019201920192006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8503hp V8278hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T9T9T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/35-19245/35-19225/55-17
Total Price$50,835$62,525$76,345$81,505$65,386
Adjustments for Features-2,005-4,655-4,105-4,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,830$57,870$72,240$76,700$65,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,040$23,410$27,870$0

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

Model Year20192019201920192006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassLS
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
Power trunk closer    $350
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Cassette player    $50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge $75$75$75 
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$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$100$100 
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,730$9,380$8,830$9,530$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,005$4,655$4,105$4,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-349-509-471-3830

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

Model Year20192006
ModelC-ClassLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in115.2 in
Length184.5 in197.4 in
Width71.3 in72.0 in
Height56.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in44.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested95079%
Total Not Requested25021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested150061%
Total Not Requested95039%

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