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

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

Lowest Total Price: $38,365

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $6,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,317

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $8,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201020102010
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250350C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $33,600 $39,750 $57,350
Base Invoice $26,389 $31,186 $31,248 $36,968 $53,336
Sport Package 3,695 3,695      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990      
Headlight washers 100 100      
Premium 2 Package     3,700 1,400 1,400
Multimedia Package     2,650 2,650  
Leather seating surfaces     1,590 1,590  
Proximity key     1,130 1,130 1,130
Rearview camera     450 450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Seating Package         3,030
Universal Media Interface         1,290
Wood trim         0
Sport Package 2,956 2,956      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302      
Headlight washers 80 80      
Premium 2 Package     3,441 1,302 1,302
Multimedia Package     2,464 2,464  
Leather seating surfaces     1,479 1,479  
Proximity key     1,051 1,051 1,051
Rearview camera     418 418 418
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Seating Package         2,818
Universal Media Interface         1,200
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 7,785 7,785 10,240 7,940 8,020
Options (change) 6,338 6,338 9,523 7,384 7,459
Destination 590 590 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $38,365 $43,815 $44,715 $48,565 $68,345
Total Invoice $33,317 $38,114 $41,646 $45,227 $63,770

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,199
Model Year20062006201020102010
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250350C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6T6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$38,365$43,815$44,715$48,565$68,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-140-1,590-2,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,365$42,765$44,575$46,975$65,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0$2,400$20,820
Total Invoice$33,317$38,114$41,646$45,227$63,770
Adjustments for Features0-913-130-1,481-2,753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,317$37,201$41,516$43,746$61,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,884$0$2,230$19,501

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

Model Year20062006201020102010
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250350C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer    $100
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim   $300$300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$1,815$2,865$1,955$3,405$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$140$1,590$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-913-130-1,481-2,753

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

Model Year20062010
ModelISC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in108.7 in
Length180.1 in182.3 in
Width70.9 in69.7 in
Height56.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested167563%
Total Not Requested97537%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested65049%
Total Not Requested67551%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested27524%

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