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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: $38,865 Lexus IS 250 | ||||||
| Difference: $7,480 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,717 Lexus IS 250 | ||||||
| Difference: $9,446 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | IS | IS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,990 | $35,440 | $34,800 | $38,020 | $40,575 | $58,930 |
| Base Invoice | $26,389 | $31,186 | $32,364 | $35,359 | $37,735 | $54,805 |
| Sport Package | 3,695 | 3,695 | ||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,990 | 3,990 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | 970 | 970 | 970 | 970 |
| Headlight washers | 100 | 100 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| AMG Leather Package | 3,090 | |||||
| Sport Package | 2,956 | 2,956 | ||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,302 | 3,302 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 400 | 400 | 902 | 902 | 902 | 902 |
| Headlight washers | 80 | 80 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | ||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,874 | |||||
| Options (change) | 8,285 | 8,285 | 10,670 | 10,670 | 8,170 | 9,510 |
| Options (change) | 6,738 | 6,738 | 9,924 | 9,924 | 7,599 | 8,845 |
| Destination | 590 | 590 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $38,865 | $44,315 | $46,345 | $49,565 | $49,620 | $71,015 |
| Total Invoice | $33,717 | $38,514 | $43,163 | $46,158 | $46,209 | $66,225 |
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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: $5,440 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,546 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | IS | IS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 201hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 451hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 14 | 300, 14 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $38,865 | $44,315 | $46,345 | $49,565 | $49,620 | $71,015 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,050 | -2,040 | -3,740 | -2,440 | -2,940 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,865 | $43,265 | $44,305 | $45,825 | $47,180 | $68,075 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,400 | $0 | $1,520 | $2,875 | $23,770 |
| Total Invoice | $33,717 | $38,514 | $43,163 | $46,158 | $46,209 | $66,225 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -913 | -1,900 | -3,483 | -2,272 | -2,742 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,717 | $37,601 | $41,263 | $42,675 | $43,937 | $63,483 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,884 | $0 | $1,412 | $2,674 | $22,220 |
Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | IS | IS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| 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 | $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 | $50 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $1,065 | $2,115 | $3,105 | $4,805 | $3,505 | $4,005 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,050 | $2,040 | $3,740 | $2,440 | $2,940 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -913 | -1,900 | -3,483 | -2,272 | -2,742 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 |
| Model | IS | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 180.1 in | 180.7 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,456 lb. | 3,429 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.4 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.1 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.9 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.7 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.7 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 30.6 in | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 33% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 33% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 65 | 6% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 28% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 59% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 65 | 6% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 28% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 59% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 65 | 6% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 65 | 6% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 22% |
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