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Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $49,185 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 | |||||
| Difference: $924 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $45,813 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 | |||||
| Difference: $579 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | IS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 350 | C300 | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $41,370 | $40,250 | $53,400 | $66,100 | $73,700 |
| Base Invoice | $38,474 | $37,433 | $49,662 | $61,473 | $68,541 |
| F Sport Package | 3,155 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 600 | ||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 2,835 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 425 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 210 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 |
| Rear spoiler | 389 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 150 | 250 | |||
| Garmin Map Pilot | 625 | 625 | 625 | 625 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 1,250 | ||||
| Advanced Lighting Package | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,050 | 1,050 | |
| AMG Line | 2,175 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Heated front seats | 580 | ||||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 700 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 450 | ||||
| F Sport Package | 2,904 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 552 | ||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 2,616 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 280 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 192 | 409 | 409 | 409 | 409 |
| Rear spoiler | 259 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 140 | 233 | |||
| Garmin Map Pilot | 581 | 581 | 581 | 581 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 1,163 | ||||
| Advanced Lighting Package | 1,767 | 1,767 | 977 | 977 | |
| AMG Line | 2,023 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | |
| Heated front seats | 539 | ||||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 651 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 419 | ||||
| Options (change) | 7,764 | 7,940 | 4,385 | 2,835 | 3,285 |
| Options (change) | 6,943 | 7,385 | 4,078 | 2,637 | 3,056 |
| Destination | 975 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $50,109 | $49,185 | $58,780 | $69,930 | $77,980 |
| Total Invoice | $46,392 | $45,813 | $54,735 | $65,105 | $72,592 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $849 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $510 | |||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | IS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 350 | C300 | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 306hp V6 | 241hp I4 | 362hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T9 | T9 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 835, 15 | ?, 5 | ?, 5 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 |
| Total Price | $50,109 | $49,185 | $58,780 | $69,930 | $77,980 |
| Adjustments for Features | -75 | 0 | -3,300 | -2,050 | -3,500 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $50,034 | $49,185 | $55,480 | $67,880 | $74,480 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $6,295 | $18,695 | $25,295 |
| Total Invoice | $46,392 | $45,813 | $54,735 | $65,105 | $72,592 |
| Adjustments for Features | -69 | 0 | -3,073 | -1,909 | -3,258 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $46,323 | $45,813 | $51,662 | $63,196 | $69,334 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $5,849 | $17,383 | $23,521 |
Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | IS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 350 | C300 | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | $0 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| High performance brake pads (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| 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 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| 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 | $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 passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Performance meter | $150 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $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 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | $450 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood | $50 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,740 | $5,665 | $8,965 | $7,715 | $9,165 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $75 | $0 | $3,300 | $2,050 | $3,500 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -69 | 0 | -3,073 | -1,909 | -3,258 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 |
| Model | IS | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 111.8 in |
| Length | 184.3 in | 184.5 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,584 lb. | 3,418 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.2 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 44.8 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.4 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 32.2 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.8 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | 0 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| High performance brake pads (optional) | 0 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 255/35YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2125 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 27% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Advanced Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 39% |
| AMG Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 225/45HR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Advanced Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Advanced Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | -500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | -300 | -600% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 700% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Advanced Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 44% |
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