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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: $41,115

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $8,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062020202020202020
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250350C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $41,400 $55,950 $68,100 $75,700
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        
Multimedia Package     2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Satellite radio     460      
Leather Seating Package     1,950      
Heated front seats     580      
Cooled or ventilated front seats     450 450 450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850 850   850
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
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        
Multimedia Package     2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Satellite radio     428      
Leather Seating Package     1,814      
Heated front seats     539      
Cooled or ventilated front seats     419 419 419 419
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670 670
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791 791   791
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 10,535 10,535 7,210 5,840 5,960 4,220
Options (change) 8,538 8,538 6,707 5,433 5,544 3,926
Destination 590 590 995 995 995 995
Total Price $41,115 $46,565 $49,605 $62,785 $75,055 $80,915

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,017
Model Year200620062020202020202020
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250350C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$41,115$46,565$49,605$62,785$75,055$80,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-3,665-6,765-6,215-6,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,115$45,515$45,940$56,020$68,840$74,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0$10,080$22,900$28,060

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

Model Year200620062020202020202020
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250350C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400$1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Tires, run-flat  $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $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 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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$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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,165$4,215$6,830$9,930$9,380$10,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$3,665$6,765$6,215$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-909-569-693-541-421

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

Model Year20062020
ModelISC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in111.8 in
Length180.1 in184.5 in
Width70.9 in71.3 in
Height56.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.6 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 seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested190073%
Total Not Requested70027%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
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 Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested190073%
Total Not Requested70027%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
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 Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

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