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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: $47,195

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelISC-Class
Trim350C300 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,830 $33,990
F Sport Package 3,155  
Blind spot warning system 600  
Navigation system 1,735  
Rear spoiler 389 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425 700
Sunshade, rear, power 210  
Lighting Package   985
Multimedia Package   2,700
Dynamic Handling Package   1,500
Premium 1 Package   1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear side airbags   420
Rearview camera   460
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Heated front seats   750
Proximity key   1,140
F Sport Package 2,904  
Blind spot warning system 552  
Navigation system 1,604  
Rear spoiler 259 279
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280 651
Sunshade, rear, power 192  
Lighting Package   916
Multimedia Package   2,511
Dynamic Handling Package   1,395
Premium 1 Package   1,855
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Rear side airbags   391
Rearview camera   428
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Heated front seats   698
Proximity key   1,060
Options (change) 6,514 12,330
Options (change) 5,791 11,467
Destination 995 875
Total Price $49,339 $47,195

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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: $1,341
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,646
Model Year20182011
ModelISC-Class
Trim350C300 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6228hp V6
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$49,339$47,195
Adjustments for Features-3,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,854$47,195

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

Model Year20182011
ModelISC-Class
Trim350C300 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $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 headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,290$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4790

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

Model Year20182011
ModelISC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in108.7 in
Length184.3 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
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested132545%
Total Not Requested160055%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%

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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested105059%
Total Not Requested72541%

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