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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: $43,360

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $8,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,360

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $10,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072013201320132013
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250350C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,255 $35,705 $35,350 $38,950 $41,400 $59,800
Base Invoice $26,623 $31,420 $32,876 $36,224 $38,502 $55,614
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 970 970 970 970
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990        
X-Package 1,455 1,455        
Headlight washers 100 100        
Sunroof 0 0        
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    
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Proximity key     650 650 650 650
Wood trim     325 325 0 0
Sunshade, rear, power     440 440 440  
Special order charge     250 250 250  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     750 750 750  
AMG Leather Package           3,090
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280        
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 902 902 902 902
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302        
X-Package 1,164 1,164        
Headlight washers 80 80        
Sunroof 0 0        
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    
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669
Proximity key     605 605 605 605
Wood trim     302 302 0 0
Sunshade, rear, power     409 409 409  
Special order charge     250 250 250  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     698 698 698  
AMG Leather Package           2,874
Options (change) 12,390 12,390 15,385 15,385 12,560 12,460
Options (change) 10,022 10,022 14,327 14,327 11,700 11,589
Destination 715 715 905 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $43,360 $48,810 $51,640 $55,240 $54,865 $74,865
Total Invoice $37,360 $42,157 $48,108 $51,456 $51,107 $69,808

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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: $4,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,287
Model Year200720072013201320132013
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250350C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
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)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$43,360$48,810$51,640$55,240$54,865$74,865
Adjustments for Features0-950-3,715-5,565-4,065-3,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,360$47,860$47,925$49,675$50,800$70,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0$1,750$2,875$22,950
Total Invoice$37,360$42,157$48,108$51,456$51,107$69,808
Adjustments for Features0-821-3,461-5,184-3,787-3,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,360$41,336$44,647$46,272$47,320$66,088
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,976$0$1,625$2,673$21,441

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

Model Year200720072013201320132013
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250350C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
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    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel 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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
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
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$2,090$3,040$5,805$7,655$6,155$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$3,715$5,565$4,065$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-821-3,461-5,184-3,787-3,720

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

Model Year20072013
ModelISC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in108.7 in
Length180.1 in180.7 in
Width70.9 in69.7 in
Height56.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested222586%
Total Not Requested37514%
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%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested45049%
Total Not Requested47551%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested222586%
Total Not Requested37514%
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%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested45049%
Total Not Requested47551%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested75041%
Total Not Requested110059%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested75041%
Total Not Requested110059%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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