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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: $50,485

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $17,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,015

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $16,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015201520152015
ModelISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimFC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,750 $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $57,430 $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867
Obstacle detection, rear 500 970 970 970 970
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,410        
Adaptive cruise control 1,500        
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Premium Package   2,700      
Interior Package   2,300 2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Rear spoiler   300 300    
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Wood trim       0  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 902 902 902 902
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,145        
Adaptive cruise control 1,380        
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Premium Package   2,511      
Interior Package   2,139 2,139    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Rear spoiler   279 279    
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Wood trim       0  
Options (change) 5,410 11,160 8,460 8,450 5,860
Options (change) 4,985 10,378 7,867 7,858 5,449
Destination 895 925 925 925 925
Total Price $68,055 $50,485 $57,975 $73,275 $78,685
Total Invoice $63,310 $47,015 $53,981 $68,210 $73,241

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,148
Model Year20132015201520152015
ModelISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimFC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$68,055$50,485$57,975$73,275$78,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,990-4,290-2,840-3,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,055$48,495$53,685$70,435$74,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,190$21,940$26,200
Total Invoice$63,310$47,015$53,981$68,210$73,241
Adjustments for Features0-1,853-3,994-2,644-3,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,310$45,162$49,987$65,566$69,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,825$20,404$24,365

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

Model Year20132015201520152015
ModelISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimFC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Second-row low console$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100  
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,740$7,730$10,030$8,580$9,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,990$4,290$2,840$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,853-3,994-2,644-3,714

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

Model Year20132015
ModelISC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in111.8 in
Length180.1 in184.5 in
Width70.9 in71.3 in
Height56.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.6 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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

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