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

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

Lowest Total Price: $47,958

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $6,807

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,612

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $6,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018201820182018
ModelESC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,100 $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $35,688 $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Lexus Safety System+ 500          
Rain-sensing wipers 155          
Blind spot warning system 500          
Obstacle detection, rear 500          
Navigation Package 1,530          
Ultra Luxury Package 3,500          
Alloy wheels, optional design 40          
Power trunk closer 400 250 250      
Heated steering wheel 450 250 250      
LED headlights 515          
Remote start 499          
Rear spoiler 319 350 350      
Premium Driver Assistance Package   3,050        
Multimedia Package   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Advanced Lighting Package   1,900 800 1,900 1,050 1,050
Leather Seating Package   1,950 1,950      
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Sunshade, rear, power   440 750 440 440 440
Sunshades, second row   380   380 380 380
Heated front seats   580 580      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450 450 450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Driver Assistance Package     2,250 2,250 2,250 2,250
Premium Package     700      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     310      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       700    
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Lexus Safety System+ 460          
Rain-sensing wipers 144          
Blind spot warning system 460          
Obstacle detection, rear 460          
Navigation Package 1,416          
Ultra Luxury Package 3,221          
Alloy wheels, optional design 37          
Power trunk closer 368 233 233      
Heated steering wheel 416 233 233      
LED headlights 473          
Remote start 310          
Rear spoiler 209 326 326      
Premium Driver Assistance Package   2,837        
Multimedia Package   2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Advanced Lighting Package   1,767 744 1,767 977 977
Leather Seating Package   1,814 1,814      
Panoramic sunroof   930 930 930 930 930
Sunshade, rear, power   409 698 409 409 409
Sunshades, second row   354   354 353 353
Heated front seats   539 539      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419 419 419 419
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670 670
Driver Assistance Package     2,093 2,093 2,093 2,093
Premium Package     651      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     288      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       651    
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 8,908 13,520 12,560 11,660 11,080 8,490
Options (change) 7,974 12,577 11,684 10,846 10,306 7,897
Destination 950 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $47,958 $54,765 $57,412 $66,055 $78,175 $83,185
Total Invoice $44,612 $51,005 $53,183 $61,503 $72,774 $77,433

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,292
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,051
Model Year201620182018201820182018
ModelESC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$47,958$54,765$57,412$66,055$78,175$83,185
Adjustments for Features0-2,515-3,290-4,690-3,440-4,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,958$52,250$54,122$61,365$74,735$79,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,872$9,115$22,485$26,795
Total Invoice$44,612$51,005$53,183$61,503$72,774$77,433
Adjustments for Features0-2,342-3,048-4,367-3,202-3,854
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,612$48,663$50,135$57,136$69,572$73,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,472$8,473$20,909$24,916

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

Model Year201620182018201820182018
ModelESC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100   
Power trunk closer$350$350$350   
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200     
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150     
Obstacle detection, rear$250     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15     
Wiper de-icer$25     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0     
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,065$7,580$8,355$9,755$8,505$9,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,515$3,290$4,690$3,440$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,342-3,048-4,367-3,202-3,854

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

Model Year20162018
ModelESC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in111.8 in
Length192.7 in184.5 in
Width71.7 in71.3 in
Height57.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested2600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Power trunk closer
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested140060%
Total Not Requested95040%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power trunk closer
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested75044%
Total Not Requested95056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested75044%
Total Not Requested95056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested75044%
Total Not Requested95056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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