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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: $59,901

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $8,444

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,664

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $11,106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelISC-Class
TrimFC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,000 $57,350
Base Invoice $49,280 $53,336
Navigation system 2,550  
Satellite radio 486  
Headlight washers 100  
Universal Media Interface   1,290
Premium 2 Package   1,400
Seating Package   3,030
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rearview camera   450
Proximity key   1,130
Wood trim   0
Navigation system 2,150  
Satellite radio 389  
Headlight washers 80  
Universal Media Interface   1,200
Premium 2 Package   1,302
Seating Package   2,818
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Rearview camera   418
Proximity key   1,051
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 3,136 8,020
Options (change) 2,619 7,459
Destination 765 875
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $59,901 $68,345
Total Invoice $52,664 $63,770

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,094
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,846
Model Year20082010
ModelISC-Class
TrimFC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$59,901$68,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,901$66,995
Total Invoice$52,664$63,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,664$62,510

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

Model Year20082010
ModelISC-Class
TrimFC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$2,865$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,260

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

Model Year20082010
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 Weight3,780 lb.3,662 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 F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested27524%
Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%

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