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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: $61,910

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $1,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,770

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelISC-Class
TrimFC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,460 $54,450
Base Invoice $52,612 $50,639
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,925  
Headlight washers 100  
Xenon HID headlights   790
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   765
Navigation system   2,210
CD changer, remote   430
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,253  
Headlight washers 80  
Xenon HID headlights   735
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   711
Navigation system   2,055
CD changer, remote   400
Options (change) 4,025 5,385
Options (change) 3,333 5,008
Destination 825 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $63,310 $61,910
Total Invoice $56,770 $57,722

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,140
Model Year20102006
ModelISC-Class
TrimFC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8362hp V8
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$63,310$61,910
Adjustments for Features-1,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,985$61,910
Total Invoice$56,770$57,722
Adjustments for Features-1,1880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,582$57,722

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

Model Year20102006
ModelISC-Class
TrimFC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,690$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1880

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

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

Model Year20102006
ModelISC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in106.9 in
Length180.1 in178.4 in
Width70.9 in68.0 in
Height56.1 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,780 lb.3,540 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.2 ft3

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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 player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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