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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus SC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus SC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,880

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $28,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,144

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $22,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSC
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $66,805
Base Invoice $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $58,788
Power driver seat 600        
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765  
Heated front seats 680 680 680    
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210  
CD changer, remote 420 420 420 430  
Wood trim       775  
Rear spoiler         440
Power driver seat 558        
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711  
Heated front seats 633 633 633    
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055  
CD changer, remote 391 391 391 400  
Wood trim       721  
Rear spoiler         352
Options (change) 6,155 5,555 5,555 5,660 440
Options (change) 5,725 5,167 5,167 5,264 352
Destination 775 775 775 775 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $39,880 $43,880 $44,480 $62,185 $68,070
Total Invoice $37,144 $40,864 $41,422 $57,978 $59,965

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,931
Model Year20062006200620062009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSC
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8288hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$39,880$43,880$44,480$62,185$68,070
Adjustments for Features-9250-1,225-3,725-8,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,955$43,880$43,255$58,460$59,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,925$4,300$19,505$0
Total Invoice$37,144$40,864$41,422$57,978$59,965
Adjustments for Features-8620-1,141-3,473-7,752
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,282$40,864$40,281$54,505$52,213
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,582$3,999$18,223$0

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

Model Year20062006200620062009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSC
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
6-speed manual $150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Wind blocker, small    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Rear side airbags   $300 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows    $200
Power retractable hardtop    $6750
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof   $900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Power antenna    $100
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats   $300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$2,940$2,015$3,240$5,740$10,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0$1,225$3,725$8,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-8620-1,141-3,473-7,752

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

Model Year20062009
ModelC-ClassSC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.9 in103.1 in
Length178.4 in178.5 in
Width68.0 in72.0 in
Height55.6 in53.1 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%

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