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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: $55,490

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $12,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,676

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $8,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSC
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S430
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $51,200 $60,800 $73,500 $81,500 $66,805
Base Invoice $47,616 $56,544 $68,355 $75,795 $58,788
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625  
Leather Seating Package 1,950        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Wood trim   325 325 0  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620      
AMG Leather Package     2,590    
Rear spoiler         440
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581  
Leather Seating Package 1,814        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Wood trim   302 302 0  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507      
AMG Leather Package     2,409    
Rear spoiler         352
Options (change) 3,295 3,290 4,260 1,345 440
Options (change) 3,065 3,060 3,962 1,251 352
Destination 995 995 995 995 825
Total Price $55,490 $65,085 $78,755 $83,840 $68,070
Total Invoice $51,676 $60,599 $73,312 $78,041 $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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,245
Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSC
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S430
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8288hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5?, 5240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$55,490$65,085$78,755$83,840$68,070
Adjustments for Features-2,100-5,125-3,825-4,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,390$59,960$74,930$79,315$68,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,570$21,540$25,925$0
Total Invoice$51,676$60,599$73,312$78,041$59,965
Adjustments for Features-1,956-4,772-3,561-4,2120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,720$55,827$69,751$73,829$59,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,107$20,031$24,109$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSC
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S430
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Wind blocker$300$300$300$300 
Wind blocker, small    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100$100 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
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
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 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Power retractable hardtop    $6750
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
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 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Power antenna    $100
Satellite radio $200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$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
Headlight washers    $50
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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
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$12,815$15,840$14,540$15,240$10,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,100$5,125$3,825$4,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,956-4,772-3,561-4,2120

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

Model Year20182009
ModelC-ClassSC
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.8 in103.1 in
Length184.5 in178.5 in
Width71.3 in72.0 in
Height55.5 in53.1 in
Curb Weight3,837 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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