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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: $43,260

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $5,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,280

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $8,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720182018201820182018
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250350C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,255 $35,705 $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $26,623 $31,420 $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990          
X-Package 1,455 1,455          
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495          
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500          
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850          
Sunroof 0 0          
Multimedia Package     2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Satellite radio     460        
Leather Seating Package     1,950 1,950      
Sunshade, rear, power     440 750 440 440 440
Heated front seats     580 580      
Cooled or ventilated front seats     450 450 450 450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850 850 850   850
Premium Package       700      
Blind spot warning system       550      
Parktronic Package       970      
Leather seating surfaces         1,620    
AMG Leather Package           2,590  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302          
X-Package 1,164 1,164          
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796          
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400          
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280          
Sunroof 0 0          
Multimedia Package     2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Satellite radio     428        
Leather Seating Package     1,814 1,814      
Sunshade, rear, power     409 698 409 409 409
Heated front seats     539 539      
Cooled or ventilated front seats     419 419 419 419 419
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670 670 670
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791 791 791   791
Premium Package       651      
Blind spot warning system       512      
Parktronic Package       902      
Leather seating surfaces         1,507    
AMG Leather Package           2,409  
Options (change) 12,290 12,290 7,650 9,720 6,280 6,400 4,660
Options (change) 9,942 9,942 7,116 9,042 5,842 5,953 4,335
Destination 715 715 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $43,260 $48,710 $48,895 $54,572 $60,675 $73,495 $79,355
Total Invoice $37,280 $42,077 $45,544 $50,541 $56,499 $68,421 $73,871

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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: $2,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,688
Model Year2007200720182018201820182018
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250350C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T9T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$43,260$48,710$48,895$54,572$60,675$73,495$79,355
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,765-5,215-5,865-5,115-5,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,260$47,760$46,130$49,357$54,810$68,380$73,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0$3,227$8,680$22,250$27,410
Total Invoice$37,280$42,077$45,544$50,541$56,499$68,421$73,871
Adjustments for Features0-821-2,576-4,830-5,461-4,762-5,413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,280$41,256$42,968$45,711$51,038$63,659$68,458
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,976$0$2,743$8,070$20,691$25,490

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

Model Year2007200720182018201820182018
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250350C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200$1200
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   
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
Semi-automated parking system   $500   
Sunshades, second row   $125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75     
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250   
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
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$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
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200 $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$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     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750$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 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   $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
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
Total Value of Features$3,765$4,715$6,530$8,980$9,630$8,880$9,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,765$5,215$5,865$5,115$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-821-2,576-4,830-5,461-4,762-5,413

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

Model Year20072018
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.3,418 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

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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested237591%
Total Not Requested2259%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested237591%
Total Not Requested2259%

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
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
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
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

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

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