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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: $50,939

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820132013
ModelISC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,830 $35,350 $41,400
Obstacle detection, rear 500 970 970
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,835    
F Sport Package 3,155    
Blind spot warning system 600    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425 750 750
Sunshade, rear, power 210 440 440
Rear spoiler 389 300  
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790
Dynamic Handling Package   1,530 1,530
Special order charge   250 250
Premium 1 Package   2,500  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rear side airbags   420 420
Proximity key   650 650
Wood trim     0
Obstacle detection, rear 460 902 902
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,616    
F Sport Package 2,904    
Blind spot warning system 552    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280 698 698
Sunshade, rear, power 192 409 409
Rear spoiler 259 279  
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595
Dynamic Handling Package   1,423 1,423
Special order charge   250 250
Premium 1 Package   2,325  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Rear side airbags   391 391
Proximity key   605 605
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 8,114 15,560 12,760
Options (change) 7,263 14,490 11,886
Destination 995 905 905
Total Price $50,939 $51,815 $55,065

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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: $236
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,417
Model Year201820132013
ModelISC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$50,939$51,815$55,065
Adjustments for Features0-640-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,939$51,175$54,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900

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

Model Year201820132013
ModelISC-ClassC-Class
Trim350C250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0  
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
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
Performance meter$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Wood trim  $300
Total Value of Features$5,115$5,755$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$640$990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-596-922

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

Model Year20182013
ModelISC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in108.7 in
Length184.3 in180.7 in
Width71.3 in69.7 in
Height56.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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

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 reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
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 camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested132545%
Total Not Requested160055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested105057%
Total Not Requested80043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95048%
Total Not Requested105052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95048%
Total Not Requested105052%

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