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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: $49,535

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $580

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,055

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520142014
ModelISC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,065 $35,800 $42,100
Base Invoice $37,261 $33,294 $39,153
Obstacle detection, rear 500 970 970
Adaptive cruise control 500    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,995    
F Sport Package 3,740    
Blind spot warning system 600    
Sunshade, rear, power 210 440 440
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390
Multimedia Package   2,860 2,860
Satellite radio   460  
Dynamic Handling Package   1,530 1,530
Special order charge   250 250
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rear side airbags   420 420
Proximity key   650 650
Heated front seats   750  
Wood trim     0
Obstacle detection, rear 460 902 902
Adaptive cruise control 460    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,764    
F Sport Package 3,441    
Blind spot warning system 552    
Sunshade, rear, power 192 409 409
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293
Multimedia Package   2,660 2,660
Satellite radio   428  
Dynamic Handling Package   1,423 1,423
Special order charge   233 233
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Rear side airbags   391 391
Proximity key   605 605
Heated front seats   698  
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 8,545 13,390 12,180
Options (change) 7,869 12,455 11,329
Destination 925 925 925
Total Price $49,535 $50,115 $55,205
Total Invoice $46,055 $46,674 $51,407

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $210
Model Year201520142014
ModelISC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15?, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$49,535$50,115$55,205
Adjustments for Features0-890-2,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,535$49,225$53,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,840
Total Invoice$46,055$46,674$51,407
Adjustments for Features0-829-1,993
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,055$45,845$49,414
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,569

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

Model Year201520142014
ModelISC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Wood trim  $300
Total Value of Features$4,890$5,780$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$890$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-829-1,993

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

Model Year20152014
ModelISC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in108.7 in
Length183.7 in180.7 in
Width71.3 in69.7 in
Height56.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested112544%
Total Not Requested145056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

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