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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: $66,060

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $5,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,474

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $7,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelISC-Class
TrimFC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,660 $58,930
Base Invoice $54,594 $54,805
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,925  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 970
Headlight washers 100  
Lighting Package   1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790
AMG Leather Package   3,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Proximity key   650
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Wood trim   0
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,489  
Obstacle detection, rear 430 902
Headlight washers 86  
Lighting Package   1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595
AMG Leather Package   2,874
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Proximity key   605
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 4,525 10,170
Options (change) 4,005 9,459
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $66,060 $71,675
Total Invoice $59,474 $66,839

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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: $4,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,232
Model Year20112012
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$66,060$71,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,060$70,460
Total Invoice$59,474$66,839
Adjustments for Features0-1,133
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,474$65,706

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

Model Year20112012
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 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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$2,640$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,133

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

Model Year20112012
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
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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 information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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