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Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
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Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $46,525 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | ||||||
| Difference: $1,015 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,331 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | ||||||
| Difference: $886 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | IS | IS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 300 | 350 | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $39,700 | $40,870 | $34,800 | $38,020 | $40,575 | $58,930 |
| Base Invoice | $36,921 | $38,009 | $32,364 | $35,359 | $37,735 | $54,805 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | 970 | 970 | 970 | 970 |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 2,645 | 2,645 | ||||
| F Sport Package | 3,145 | 3,155 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 600 | 600 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | ||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 460 | 460 | 902 | 902 | 902 | 902 |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 2,441 | 2,441 | ||||
| F Sport Package | 2,893 | 2,905 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 552 | 552 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | 791 | 791 | 791 | 791 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 391 | 391 | 391 | 391 | ||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 6,890 | 6,900 | 10,850 | 10,850 | 8,350 | 8,350 |
| Options (change) | 6,346 | 6,358 | 10,092 | 10,092 | 7,767 | 7,767 |
| Destination | 950 | 950 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $47,540 | $48,720 | $46,525 | $49,745 | $49,800 | $69,855 |
| Total Invoice | $44,217 | $45,317 | $43,331 | $46,326 | $46,377 | $65,147 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 300 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $320 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $356 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | IS | IS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 300 | 350 | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 255hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 201hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 451hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 835, 15 | 835, 15 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $47,540 | $48,720 | $46,525 | $49,745 | $49,800 | $69,855 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,335 | -335 | 0 | -1,700 | -400 | -1,000 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,205 | $48,385 | $46,525 | $48,045 | $49,400 | $68,855 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,180 | $0 | $1,520 | $2,875 | $22,330 |
| Total Invoice | $44,217 | $45,317 | $43,331 | $46,326 | $46,377 | $65,147 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,242 | -312 | 0 | -1,583 | -373 | -933 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $42,975 | $45,005 | $43,331 | $44,743 | $46,004 | $64,214 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,030 | $0 | $1,412 | $2,673 | $20,883 |
Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | IS | IS | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 300 | 350 | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | $0 | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| High performance brake pads (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $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 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $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 | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,790 | $4,790 | $4,455 | $6,155 | $4,855 | $5,455 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,335 | $335 | $0 | $1,700 | $400 | $1,000 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,242 | -312 | 0 | -1,583 | -373 | -933 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | IS | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 183.7 in | 180.7 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,584 lb. | 3,429 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.2 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.3 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 44.8 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.4 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 32.2 in | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.8 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 29% |
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | 0 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| High performance brake pads (optional) | 0 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/35YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 30% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 70% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| High performance brake pads (optional) | 0 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/35YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 825 | 30% |
| Total Not Requested | 1950 | 70% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Lane departure warning system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Lane departure warning system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Lane departure warning system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Lane departure warning system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 21% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
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