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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: $44,960

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $24,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,874

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $20,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSC
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200 $68,405
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126 $60,880
Lighting Package 985 985 985 985  
Premium 1 Package 1,995 1,995      
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700 3,350  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Heated front seats 750 750 750    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700    
Wood trim 325     0  
Rear spoiler 300       440
Universal Media Interface       1,290  
AMG Leather Package       3,030  
Lighting Package 916 916 916 916  
Premium 1 Package 1,855 1,855      
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 2,511 3,115  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Heated front seats 698 698 698    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651    
Wood trim 302     0  
Rear spoiler 279       352
Universal Media Interface       1,200  
AMG Leather Package       2,818  
Options (change) 10,095 9,470 7,475 9,375 440
Options (change) 9,388 8,807 6,952 8,718 352
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $44,960 $46,245 $48,340 $70,550 $69,720
Total Invoice $41,874 $43,069 $45,018 $65,819 $62,107

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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: $19,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,280
Model Year20112011201120112010
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)100, 8100, 8100, 8450, 12240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$44,960$46,245$48,340$70,550$69,720
Adjustments for Features0-775-1,050-2,775-5,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,960$45,470$47,290$67,775$64,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$510$2,330$22,815$0
Total Invoice$41,874$43,069$45,018$65,819$62,107
Adjustments for Features0-722-978-2,589-4,953
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,874$42,347$44,040$63,230$57,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$473$2,166$21,356$0

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

Model Year20112011201120112010
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$225 
Wind blocker, small    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
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$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$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Power antenna    $100
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information   $25 
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
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$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
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$150$150$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$3,905$4,680$4,955$6,680$9,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$1,050$2,775$5,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-722-978-2,589-4,953

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

Model Year20112010
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102596%
Total Not Requested404%

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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102596%
Total Not Requested404%

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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102596%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather 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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102562%
Total Not Requested64038%

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