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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: $49,625

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $12,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,168

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $12,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelISC-Class
Trim350C55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,870 $54,450
Base Invoice $38,009 $50,639
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,645  
F Sport Package 2,715  
AWD 2,235  
Sunshade, rear, power 210  
Premium Package   925
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   765
Xenon HID headlights   790
Navigation system   2,210
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,441  
F Sport Package 2,498  
AWD 2,078  
Sunshade, rear, power 192  
Premium Package   860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   711
Xenon HID headlights   735
Navigation system   2,055
Options (change) 7,805 5,880
Options (change) 7,209 5,468
Destination 950 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $49,625 $62,405
Total Invoice $46,168 $58,182

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,037
Model Year20162006
ModelISC-Class
Trim350C55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$49,625$62,405
Adjustments for Features-2,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,450$62,405
Total Invoice$46,168$58,182
Adjustments for Features-2,0230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,145$58,182

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

Model Year20162006
ModelISC-Class
Trim350C55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,765$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0230

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

Model Year20162006
ModelISC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.9 in
Length183.7 in178.4 in
Width71.3 in68.0 in
Height56.3 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.3,540 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
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
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested55020%
Total Not Requested222580%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested22538%
Total Not Requested37562%

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