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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: $45,685

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,547

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620102010
ModelISC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,870 $33,600 $39,750
Base Invoice $38,009 $31,248 $36,968
F Sport Package 3,155    
Navigation system 1,505    
Sunshade, rear, power 210    
Multimedia Package   2,650 2,650
Dynamic Handling Package   1,500 1,500
Premium 2 Package   3,700 1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rear side airbags   410 410
Rearview camera   450 450
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650 650
Proximity key   1,130 1,130
F Sport Package 2,905    
Navigation system 1,392    
Sunshade, rear, power 192    
Multimedia Package   2,464 2,464
Dynamic Handling Package   1,395 1,395
Premium 2 Package   3,441 1,302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Rear side airbags   381 381
Rearview camera   418 418
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604 604
Proximity key   1,051 1,051
Options (change) 4,870 11,210 8,910
Options (change) 4,489 10,424 8,285
Destination 950 875 875
Total Price $46,690 $45,685 $49,535
Total Invoice $43,448 $42,547 $46,128

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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: $380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $388
Model Year201620102010
ModelISC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT8M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$46,690$45,685$49,535
Adjustments for Features-1,3850-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,305$45,685$48,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,400
Total Invoice$43,448$42,547$46,128
Adjustments for Features-1,2890-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,159$42,547$44,778
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,231

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

Model Year201620102010
ModelISC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
High performance brake pads (optional)$0  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
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 fog lights $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$4,115$2,730$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,385$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2890-1,350

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

Model Year20162010
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 350

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
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested132548%
Total Not Requested145052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 2 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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested167563%
Total Not Requested97537%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 2 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%

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