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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: $43,555

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $24,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,566

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $19,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSC
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300 $66,805
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359 $58,788
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570    
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Premium II Package 3,500 3,500   1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700    
Wood trim 310     0  
Seating Package       2,980  
Rear spoiler         440
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460    
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Premium II Package 3,255 3,255   1,023  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651    
Wood trim 288     0  
Seating Package       2,771  
Rear spoiler         352
Options (change) 9,780 9,470 5,970 7,780 440
Options (change) 9,094 8,806 5,551 7,234 352
Destination 875 875 875 875 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $43,555 $44,995 $45,845 $67,055 $68,070
Total Invoice $40,566 $41,906 $42,696 $62,568 $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 C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,523
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSC
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8288hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$43,555$44,995$45,845$67,055$68,070
Adjustments for Features0-975-25-2,800-5,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,555$44,020$45,820$64,255$62,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$2,265$20,700$0
Total Invoice$40,566$41,906$42,696$62,568$59,965
Adjustments for Features0-908-23-2,613-4,876
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,566$40,998$42,673$59,955$55,089
Cost Above Minimum$0$432$2,107$19,389$0

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

Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSC
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 $225 
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
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Power retractable hardtop    $6750
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Power antenna    $100
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer   $100 
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 $50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Metal pedals$75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,505$5,480$4,530$7,305$10,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$25$2,800$5,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-23-2,613-4,876

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

Model Year20092009
ModelC-ClassSC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.7 in103.1 in
Length182.3 in178.5 in
Width69.7 in72.0 in
Height56.3 in53.1 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested137554%
Total Not Requested115046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested137554%
Total Not Requested115046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested115044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested27524%

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