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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: $66,200

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $5,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,595

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $5,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelISC-Class
TrimFC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,300 $58,200
Base Invoice $57,009 $54,126
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,925  
Headlight washers 100  
Lighting Package   985
Multimedia Package   3,350
AMG Leather Package   3,030
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rearview camera   460
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Proximity key   1,140
Wood trim   0
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,619  
Headlight washers 92  
Lighting Package   916
Multimedia Package   3,115
AMG Leather Package   2,818
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Rearview camera   428
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Proximity key   1,060
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 4,025 10,345
Options (change) 3,711 9,620
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $66,200 $71,520
Total Invoice $61,595 $66,721

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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: $3,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,573
Model Year20122011
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$66,200$71,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,200$69,855
Total Invoice$61,595$66,721
Adjustments for Features0-1,553
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,595$65,168

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

Model Year20122011
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 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$2,490$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,553

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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 Year20122011
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

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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 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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested127577%
Total Not Requested39023%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested115044%

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