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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: $46,965

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $21,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,739

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $16,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSC
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG430
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $37,220 $42,370 $61,430 $66,805
Base Invoice $34,615 $39,404 $57,130 $58,788
Leather Package 1,750 1,750    
Premium 1 Package 1,995      
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Wood trim 325 0 0  
AMG Leather Package     2,590  
Rear spoiler       440
Leather Package 1,628 1,628    
Premium 1 Package 1,855      
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
Wood trim 302 0 0  
AMG Leather Package     2,409  
Rear spoiler       352
Options (change) 8,870 6,550 7,390 440
Options (change) 8,249 6,092 6,873 352
Destination 875 875 875 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $46,965 $49,795 $71,395 $68,070
Total Invoice $43,739 $46,371 $66,578 $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 C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,398
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSC
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG430
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8288hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$46,965$49,795$71,395$68,070
Adjustments for Features00-600-3,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,965$49,795$70,795$64,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,830$23,830$0
Total Invoice$43,739$46,371$66,578$59,965
Adjustments for Features00-560-2,828
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,739$46,371$66,018$57,137
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,632$22,279$0

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

Model Year2012201220122009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSC
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG430
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Power retractable hardtop   $6750
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Power antenna   $100
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,355$6,355$6,955$9,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$600$3,210
Value of Feature Adjustments00-560-2,828

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

Model Year20122009
ModelC-ClassSC
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.7 in103.1 in
Length180.7 in178.5 in
Width69.7 in72.0 in
Height54.8 in53.1 in
Curb Weight3,539 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.3 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume11.7 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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