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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: $47,095

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212010201020102010
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim300350 F SportC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,050 $42,950 $33,600 $35,300 $39,750 $57,350
Luxury Package 4,880 4,425        
Navigation system 1,735 1,735        
Rear spoiler 389 389 300      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425 425 700 700 700  
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210        
Multimedia Package     2,650 2,650 2,650  
Premium 2 Package     3,700 3,700 1,400 1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags     410 410 410 410
Rearview camera     450 450 450 450
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650 650 650
Proximity key     1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Wood trim     320     0
Leather seating surfaces     1,590 1,590 1,590  
Seating Package           3,030
iPod integration           375
Luxury Package 4,491 4,072        
Navigation system 1,604 1,604        
Rear spoiler 259 259 279      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280 280 651 651 651  
Sunshade, rear, power 192 192        
Multimedia Package     2,464 2,464 2,464  
Premium 2 Package     3,441 3,441 1,302 1,302
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670 670
Rear side airbags     381 381 381 381
Rearview camera     418 418 418 418
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604 604 604
Proximity key     1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Wood trim     298     0
Leather seating surfaces     1,479 1,479 1,479  
Seating Package           2,818
iPod integration           349
Options (change) 7,639 7,184 12,620 12,000 9,700 8,165
Options (change) 6,826 6,407 11,736 11,159 9,020 7,593
Destination 1,025 1,025 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $47,714 $51,159 $47,095 $48,175 $50,325 $68,490

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 350 F Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,291
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,995
Model Year202120212010201020102010
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim300350 F SportC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4311hp V6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT8T8M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$47,714$51,159$47,095$48,175$50,325$68,490
Adjustments for Features-3,910-3,9100-775-1,050-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,804$47,249$47,095$47,400$49,275$66,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,445$0$305$2,180$19,835

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

Model Year202120212010201020102010
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim300350 F SportC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
6-speed manual  $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Remote app$25$25    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Forward collision warning$200$200    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200    
Lane departure warning$200$200    
Obstacle detection, front$150$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325 
CD player$125$125   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600 
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    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights$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    
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Door sill trim plates     $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals  $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
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    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   $100
Total Value of Features$7,265$7,265$3,355$4,130$4,405$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,910$3,910$0$775$1,050$1,560
Value of Feature Adjustments-643-5680-722-978-1,456

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

Model Year20212010
ModelISC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in108.7 in
Length185.4 in182.3 in
Width72.4 in69.7 in
Height56.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,716 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested190053%
Total Not Requested167547%
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
Lexus IS 350 F Sport

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested210056%
Total Not Requested167544%
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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested225085%
Total Not Requested40015%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested225085%
Total Not Requested40015%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested102591%
Total Not Requested1009%

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