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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: $41,115 Lexus IS 250 | |||||||
| Difference: $5,215 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,517 Lexus IS 250 | |||||||
| Difference: $7,635 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | IS | IS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | C300 | C350e | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,990 | $35,440 | $39,500 | $46,050 | $52,000 | $65,200 | $72,800 |
| Base Invoice | $26,389 | $31,186 | $36,735 | $42,827 | $48,360 | $60,636 | $67,704 |
| Sport Package | 3,695 | 3,695 | |||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,990 | 3,990 | |||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 2,850 | 2,850 | |||||
| Garmin Map Pilot | 625 | 625 | 625 | 625 | |||
| Leather Seating Package | 2,050 | 2,050 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 450 | 450 | 450 | 450 | |||
| Heated front seats | 580 | 580 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | ||||||
| Premium 3 Package | 2,450 | ||||||
| designo Package | 3,100 | ||||||
| Sport Package | 2,956 | 2,956 | |||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,302 | 3,302 | |||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 2,280 | 2,280 | |||||
| Garmin Map Pilot | 581 | 581 | 581 | 581 | |||
| Leather Seating Package | 1,907 | 1,907 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 419 | 419 | 419 | 419 | |||
| Heated front seats | 539 | 539 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | ||||||
| Premium 3 Package | 2,279 | ||||||
| designo Package | 2,883 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 10,535 | 10,535 | 5,905 | 5,905 | 4,895 | 8,200 | 2,825 |
| Options (change) | 8,538 | 8,538 | 5,492 | 5,492 | 4,553 | 7,627 | 2,627 |
| Destination | 590 | 590 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,043 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $41,115 | $46,565 | $46,330 | $48,837 | $57,820 | $74,325 | $76,550 |
| Total Invoice | $35,517 | $40,314 | $43,152 | $45,201 | $53,838 | $69,188 | $71,256 |
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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: $2,615 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,213 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | IS | IS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | C300 | C350e | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 241hp I4 | 208hp I4 PiH | 362hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | T7 | T7 | T9 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 14 | 300, 14 | ?, 5 | ?, 5 | ?, 5 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 |
| Total Price | $41,115 | $46,565 | $46,330 | $48,837 | $57,820 | $74,325 | $76,550 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,050 | -2,600 | -4,225 | -6,100 | -6,915 | -5,750 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,115 | $45,515 | $43,730 | $44,612 | $51,720 | $67,410 | $70,800 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,400 | $0 | $882 | $7,990 | $23,680 | $27,070 |
| Total Invoice | $35,517 | $40,314 | $43,152 | $45,201 | $53,838 | $69,188 | $71,256 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -909 | -2,422 | -3,910 | -5,680 | -6,437 | -5,352 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,517 | $39,405 | $40,730 | $41,291 | $48,158 | $62,751 | $65,904 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,888 | $0 | $561 | $7,428 | $22,021 | $25,174 |
Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | IS | IS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | C300 | C350e | AMG C43 | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 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 | |||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Eco accelerator | $100 | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | ||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | |||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | ||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| 3.6 kW onboard charger | $0 | ||||||
| 6 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| App support | $0 | ||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | ||||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | ||||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | ||||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | ||||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | ||||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,365 | $5,415 | $6,965 | $8,590 | $10,465 | $11,280 | $10,115 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,050 | $2,600 | $4,225 | $6,100 | $6,915 | $5,750 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -909 | -2,422 | -3,910 | -5,680 | -6,437 | -5,352 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 |
| Model | IS | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 111.8 in |
| Length | 180.1 in | 184.5 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,456 lb. | 3,418 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 | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.9 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.7 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.7 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 30.6 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 12.6 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 | Yes |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | 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 |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 27% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | 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 |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 27% |
| 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 C300
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Leather Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 12% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Leather Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 12% |
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 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
| Premium 3 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 840 | 55% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
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 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
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