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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: $39,860

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $6,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,128

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $6,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016200820082008
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim300350C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,700 $40,870 $31,600 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $36,921 $38,009 $29,388 $34,317 $50,034
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,645 2,645      
F Sport Package 3,145 3,155      
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210      
Multimedia Package     2,950 2,950 2,950
Premium II Package     2,750 1,350 1,080
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710
iPod integration     375 375 375
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650 650
Wood trim         0
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,441 2,441      
F Sport Package 2,893 2,905      
Sunshade, rear, power 192 192      
Multimedia Package     2,744 2,744 2,744
Premium II Package     2,558 1,256 1,004
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660 660 660
iPod integration     349 349 349
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604 604
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 6,000 6,010 7,435 6,035 5,765
Options (change) 5,526 5,538 6,915 5,613 5,361
Destination 950 950 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $46,650 $47,830 $39,860 $43,760 $62,140
Total Invoice $43,397 $44,497 $37,128 $40,755 $57,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,492
Model Year20162016200820082008
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim300350C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6306hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6T8M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$46,650$47,830$39,860$43,760$62,140
Adjustments for Features-4,060-3,0600-1,450-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,590$44,770$39,860$42,310$59,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,180$0$2,450$19,380
Total Invoice$43,397$44,497$37,128$40,755$57,970
Adjustments for Features-3,777-2,8470-1,350-2,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,620$41,650$37,128$39,405$55,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,030$0$2,277$18,137

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

Model Year20162016200820082008
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim300350C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0    
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app$25$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50   
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,290$5,290$2,230$3,680$5,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,060$3,060$0$1,450$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,777-2,8470-1,350-2,705

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

Model Year20162008
ModelISC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in108.7 in
Length183.7 in182.3 in
Width71.3 in69.7 in
Height56.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,528 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 in55.1 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 300

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested42520%
Total Not Requested165080%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested62523%
Total Not Requested215077%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested167574%
Total Not Requested60026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested102577%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested72588%
Total Not Requested10012%

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