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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: $49,185

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $4,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152021202120212021
ModelISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,065 $41,600 $56,500 $68,600 $76,200
F Sport Package 3,740        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,995        
Blind spot warning system 600        
Adaptive cruise control 500        
Sunshade, rear, power 210 440 440 440 440
Heated steering wheel 150 250      
Advanced Lighting Package   1,900 1,900 1,050 1,050
Premium Driver Assistance Package   3,050      
Multimedia Package   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
AMG Line   2,175      
Heated front seats   580      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Cooled or ventilated front seats         450
F Sport Package 3,441        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,764        
Blind spot warning system 552        
Adaptive cruise control 460        
Sunshade, rear, power 192 409 409 409 409
Heated steering wheel 140 233      
Advanced Lighting Package   1,767 1,767 977 977
Premium Driver Assistance Package   2,837      
Multimedia Package   2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
AMG Line   2,023      
Heated front seats   539      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
Cooled or ventilated front seats         419
Options (change) 8,195 11,315 5,260 4,410 4,860
Options (change) 7,549 10,524 4,892 4,102 4,521
Destination 925 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $49,185 $53,965 $62,810 $74,060 $82,110

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,836
Model Year20152021202120212021
ModelISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$49,185$53,965$62,810$74,060$82,110
Adjustments for Features0-3,090-4,390-3,640-5,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,185$50,875$58,420$70,420$77,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,545$19,545$26,145

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

Model Year20152021202120212021
ModelISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400$1400
RWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150   
Collision preparation system, rear $100   
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure warning $200   
Lane keeping assist $400   
Pedestrian detection $50   
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
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
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
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
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
Surround sound$250  $250$250
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$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   $300
Door sill trim plates$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50    
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,940$8,030$9,330$8,580$10,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,090$4,390$3,640$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-663-415-253-345

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

Model Year20152021
ModelISC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in111.8 in
Length183.7 in184.5 in
Width71.3 in71.3 in
Height56.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested192575%
Total Not Requested65025%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200No
Total Requested75032%
Total Not Requested160068%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
AMG Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Total Requested42568%
Total Not Requested20032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested-500-1000%
Total Not Requested5501100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

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

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

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