Lexus IS Lexus IS 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2008
MENU
1 0 3 4 3 4

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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.

Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,490

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $354

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,844

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $2,522

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelISC-Class
TrimFC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,610 $53,800
Base Invoice $50,382 $50,034
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,010  
iPod integration 299 375
Headlight washers 100  
Multimedia Package   2,950
Premium II Package   1,080
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Wood trim   0
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,318  
iPod integration 239 349
Headlight washers 80  
Multimedia Package   2,744
Premium II Package   1,004
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 4,409 5,115
Options (change) 3,637 4,757
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $61,844 $61,490
Total Invoice $54,844 $57,366

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Lexus IS dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz C-Class dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,863
Model Year20092008
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)300, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$61,844$61,490
Adjustments for Features-3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,459$61,490
Total Invoice$54,844$57,366
Adjustments for Features-3410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,503$57,366

Return to top

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

Model Year20092008
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 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, 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
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$3,615$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3410

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class features.

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

Model Year20092008
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

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested39025%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.
See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Lexus models.