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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: $43,260 Lexus IS 250 | ||||||
| Difference: $7,690 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $37,280 Lexus IS 250 | ||||||
| Difference: $10,167 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | IS | IS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $30,255 | $35,705 | $38,400 | $48,590 | $63,900 | $71,900 |
| Base Invoice | $26,623 | $31,420 | $35,712 | $45,189 | $59,427 | $66,867 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | 970 | 970 | 970 | 970 |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,990 | 3,990 | ||||
| X-Package | 1,455 | 1,455 | ||||
| Luxury Package | 3,495 | 3,495 | ||||
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 2,850 | 2,850 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,690 | 2,690 | 2,690 | 2,690 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,700 | |||||
| Interior Package | 2,300 | 2,300 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Wood trim | 325 | 0 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | ||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,590 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 400 | 400 | 902 | 902 | 902 | 902 |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,302 | 3,302 | ||||
| X-Package | 1,164 | 1,164 | ||||
| Luxury Package | 2,796 | 2,796 | ||||
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 2,280 | 2,280 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,502 | 2,502 | 2,502 | 2,502 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,511 | |||||
| Interior Package | 2,139 | 2,139 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | ||
| Wood trim | 302 | 0 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 409 | 409 | 409 | 409 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | ||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,409 | |||||
| Options (change) | 12,290 | 12,290 | 11,625 | 8,600 | 8,890 | 6,300 |
| Options (change) | 9,942 | 9,942 | 10,810 | 7,997 | 8,267 | 5,858 |
| Destination | 715 | 715 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $43,260 | $48,710 | $50,950 | $58,115 | $73,715 | $79,125 |
| Total Invoice | $37,280 | $42,077 | $47,447 | $54,111 | $68,619 | $73,650 |
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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: $3,475 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,242 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | IS | IS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 241hp I4 | 329hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp 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 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 |
| Total Price | $43,260 | $48,710 | $50,950 | $58,115 | $73,715 | $79,125 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -950 | -4,215 | -6,215 | -5,065 | -6,215 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $43,260 | $47,760 | $46,735 | $51,900 | $68,650 | $72,910 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | $5,165 | $21,915 | $26,175 |
| Total Invoice | $37,280 | $42,077 | $47,447 | $54,111 | $68,619 | $73,650 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -821 | -3,925 | -5,787 | -4,715 | -5,785 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,280 | $41,256 | $43,522 | $48,324 | $63,904 | $67,865 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,976 | $0 | $4,802 | $20,382 | $24,343 |
Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | IS | IS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S |
| 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 | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| 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 inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | |||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $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 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,865 | $4,815 | $8,080 | $10,080 | $8,930 | $10,080 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $950 | $4,215 | $6,215 | $5,065 | $6,215 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -821 | -3,925 | -5,787 | -4,715 | -5,785 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2007 | 2015 |
| 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. | 18.0 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
| 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% |
| X-Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 51% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2375 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 9% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| 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% |
| X-Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 51% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2375 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 9% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Wood trim | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Analog clock | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 8% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| 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 | 900 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 4% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 65% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| 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 | 900 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 4% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 17% |
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 |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Wood trim | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Analog clock | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 8% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| 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 | 900 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 4% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| 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 | 900 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 4% |
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