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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: $61,841

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $9,174

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,216

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $12,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelISC-Class
TrimFC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,000 $58,930
Base Invoice $49,280 $54,805
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 970
Satellite radio 486  
Headlight washers 100  
Lighting Package   1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790
AMG Leather Package   3,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Proximity key   650
Wood trim   0
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 902
Satellite radio 389  
Headlight washers 80  
Lighting Package   1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595
AMG Leather Package   2,874
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Proximity key   605
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 5,076 9,510
Options (change) 4,171 8,845
Destination 765 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $61,841 $71,015
Total Invoice $54,216 $66,225

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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: $7,934
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,853
Model Year20082012
ModelISC-Class
TrimFC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$61,841$71,015
Adjustments for Features0-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,841$69,775
Total Invoice$54,216$66,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,216$65,069

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

Model Year20082012
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 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$2,515$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,156

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

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,780 lb.3,924 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 F

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%

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?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%

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