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

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

Lowest Total Price: $49,113

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $2,277

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,739

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $2,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $38,900
Base Invoice $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $36,438
Premium 1 Package 1,250        
Advanced Lighting Package 1,900 1,900 1,050 1,050  
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625  
Leather Seating Package 1,950        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440 440  
Power trunk closer 250        
Rear spoiler 350       319
Heated steering wheel 250        
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Heated front seats 580        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450 450  
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   700      
AMG Leather Package     2,590    
Ultra Luxury Package         8,520
Illuminated door sill trim plates         379
Premium 1 Package 1,163        
Advanced Lighting Package 1,767 1,767 977 977  
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581  
Leather Seating Package 1,814        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409 409  
Power trunk closer 233        
Rear spoiler 326       209
Heated steering wheel 233        
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930  
Heated front seats 539        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419 419  
Sunshades, second row 354 354 353 353  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   651      
AMG Leather Package     2,409    
Ultra Luxury Package         7,847
Illuminated door sill trim plates         250
Options (change) 10,145 7,835 7,255 4,665 9,218
Options (change) 9,438 7,288 6,748 4,339 8,306
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $51,390 $62,230 $74,350 $79,360 $49,113
Total Invoice $47,866 $57,945 $69,216 $73,875 $45,739

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,852
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,731
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$51,390$62,230$74,350$79,360$49,113
Adjustments for Features-425-2,600-1,350-2,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,965$59,630$73,000$77,310$49,113
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,665$22,035$26,345$0
Total Invoice$47,866$57,945$69,216$73,875$45,739
Adjustments for Features-396-2,421-1,257-1,9080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,470$55,524$67,959$71,967$45,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,054$20,489$24,497$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
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 
AWD $1700   
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100    
Heated steering wheel$100   $100
Power trunk closer$350   $350
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
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 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Aux input    $50
DVD-compatible player    $0
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge $75$75$75 
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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$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, 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    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
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$5,740$7,915$6,665$7,365$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$2,600$1,350$2,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-396-2,421-1,257-1,9080

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

Model Year20182018
ModelC-ClassES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in111.0 in
Length184.5 in192.7 in
Width71.3 in71.7 in
Height56.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 AMG C43

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Surround sound250No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested417579%
Total Not Requested112521%

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