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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: $41,130

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $360

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,249

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,058

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011200720072007
ModelISISISC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250350FC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,295 $39,720 $60,660 $29,650 $38,000 $38,600
Base Invoice $29,966 $35,748 $54,594 $27,575 $35,340 $35,898
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,905 3,905 3,925      
F Sport Package 2,440 2,440        
Headlight washers 100   100      
Xenon HID headlights 875     790 790 790
Entertainment Package       1,460 1,460 1,460
Sunroof Package       1,790 1,790 1,790
Metallic paint (extra cost)       690 690 690
Heated front seats       680 680 680
Bluetooth cell phone link       765 765 765
Telematics service, such as OnStar       820 820 820
Navigation system       2,210 2,210 2,210
Leather upholstery, extended coverage       1,500 1,500 1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,471 3,471 3,489      
F Sport Package 2,098 2,098        
Headlight washers 86   86      
Xenon HID headlights 753     735 735 735
Entertainment Package       1,358 1,358 1,358
Sunroof Package       1,665 1,665 1,665
Metallic paint (extra cost)       642 642 642
Heated front seats       633 633 633
Bluetooth cell phone link       711 711 711
Telematics service, such as OnStar       763 763 763
Navigation system       2,055 2,055 2,055
Leather upholstery, extended coverage       1,395 1,395 1,395
Options (change) 7,320 6,345 4,025 10,705 10,705 10,705
Options (change) 6,408 5,569 3,575 9,957 9,957 9,957
Destination 875 875 875 775 775 775
Total Price $41,490 $46,940 $65,560 $41,130 $49,480 $50,080
Total Invoice $37,249 $42,192 $59,044 $38,307 $46,072 $46,630

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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: $790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,090
Model Year201120112011200720072007
ModelISISISC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250350FC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8201hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14320, 12320, 12320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$41,490$46,940$65,560$41,130$49,480$50,080
Adjustments for Features-1,150-2,100-3,4250-800-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,340$44,840$62,135$41,130$48,680$48,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,795$0$7,550$6,925
Total Invoice$37,249$42,192$59,044$38,307$46,072$46,630
Adjustments for Features-1,032-1,888-3,0850-745-1,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,217$40,304$55,959$38,307$45,327$44,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,087$19,742$0$7,020$6,438

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

Model Year201120112011200720072007
ModelISISISC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250350FC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250   
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Second-row low console  $100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD changer, remote   $200$200$200
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75   
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Wood trim     $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$2,890$3,840$5,165$1,740$2,540$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$2,100$3,425$0$800$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,032-1,888-3,0850-745-1,885

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

Model Year20112007
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 Weight3,456 lb.3,406 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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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested77558%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested77558%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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