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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: $38,555

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,516

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $4,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008200820082008
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250350C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,255 $35,705 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $26,623 $31,420 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990        
Sunroof 0 0        
Headlight washers 100 100        
Premium II Package     2,750 2,750 1,350 1,080
Multimedia Package     2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Leather seating surfaces     1,550 1,550 1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710 710
Wood trim           0
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302        
Sunroof 0 0        
Headlight washers 80 80        
Premium II Package     2,558 2,558 1,256 1,004
Multimedia Package     2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744
Leather seating surfaces     1,442 1,442 1,442  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660 660 660 660
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 7,585 7,585 7,960 7,960 6,560 4,740
Options (change) 6,178 6,178 7,404 7,404 6,102 4,408
Destination 715 715 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $38,555 $44,005 $40,385 $42,085 $44,285 $61,115
Total Invoice $33,516 $38,313 $37,617 $39,198 $41,244 $57,017

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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: $3,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,240
Model Year200720072008200820082008
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250350C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6T6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$38,555$44,005$40,385$42,085$44,285$61,115
Adjustments for Features-1,310-2,2600-1,250-1,450-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,245$41,745$40,385$40,835$42,835$59,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0$450$2,450$18,880
Total Invoice$33,516$38,313$37,617$39,198$41,244$57,017
Adjustments for Features-1,139-1,9680-1,164-1,350-1,726
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,377$36,345$37,617$38,034$39,894$55,291
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,968$0$417$2,277$17,674

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

Model Year200720072008200820082008
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250350C300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer     $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200    
Memory system, passenger seat$150$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$50
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$2,715$3,665$1,405$2,655$2,855$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,310$2,260$0$1,250$1,450$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,139-1,9680-1,164-1,350-1,726

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

Model Year20072008
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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested135053%
Total Not Requested117547%
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 camera200No
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested142555%
Total Not Requested117545%
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 camera200No
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%

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 II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested157569%
Total Not Requested70031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested39025%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested157569%
Total Not Requested70031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested39025%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested39025%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested87566%
Total Not Requested45034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested39025%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested77594%
Total Not Requested506%

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