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Power dependability rating of 84/100 compared to Mercedes's 78/100 (2025 data). Lexus vehicles average 200,000+ miles with proper maintenance, while Mercedes average 180,000 miles. This translates to Lexus owners spending 61% less on maintenance ($5,200 vs. $8,400) over 5 years."},{"question":"Is Mercedes worth the extra cost?","answer":"Mercedes costs approximately $3,350 more upfront for entry-level models (C-Class: $42,300 vs. IS: $38,950) but offers 83 additional horsepower, faster 0-60 acceleration (5.8 vs. 7.1 seconds), and superior infotainment response (0.8 vs. 1.2 seconds). However, you'll pay an extra $3,200 in maintenance over 5 years, making total ownership cost higher unless performance justifies the premium for you."},{"question":"Which holds its value better?","answer":"Lexus significantly outperforms on resale value, retaining 67% of original price after 5 years and 60,000 miles compared to Mercedes's 61%. 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