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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: $48,814

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $3,546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212013201320132013
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim300350 F SportC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,050 $42,950 $35,350 $38,950 $41,400 $59,800
Luxury Package 4,880 4,425        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,835 2,835        
Rear spoiler 389 389 300 300    
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210 440 440 440  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425 425 750 750 750  
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500    
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags     420 420 420 420
Proximity key     650 650 650 650
Wood trim     325 325 0 0
Special order charge     250 250 250  
AMG Leather Package           3,090
Luxury Package 4,491 4,072        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,616 2,616        
Rear spoiler 259 259 279 279    
Sunshade, rear, power 192 192 409 409 409  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280 280 698 698 698  
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325    
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669
Rear side airbags     391 391 391 391
Proximity key     605 605 605 605
Wood trim     302 302 0 0
Special order charge     250 250 250  
AMG Leather Package           2,874
Options (change) 8,739 8,284 16,105 16,105 12,980 12,880
Options (change) 7,838 7,419 14,997 14,997 12,091 11,980
Destination 1,025 1,025 905 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $48,814 $52,259 $52,360 $55,960 $55,285 $75,285

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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: $2,931
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,761
Model Year202120212013201320132013
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim300350 F SportC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4311hp V6201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$48,814$52,259$52,360$55,960$55,285$75,285
Adjustments for Features00-615-2,465-765-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,814$52,259$51,745$53,495$54,520$74,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,445$0$1,750$2,775$22,750

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

Model Year202120212013201320132013
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim300350 F SportC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200    
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer     $100
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
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
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger 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    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   $100
Total Value of Features$5,340$5,340$5,955$7,805$6,105$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$615$2,465$765$790
Value of Feature Adjustments00-573-2,296-713-737

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

Model Year20212013
ModelISC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in108.7 in
Length185.4 in180.7 in
Width72.4 in69.7 in
Height56.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,716 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 300

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested250070%
Total Not Requested107530%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350 F Sport

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 Requested270072%
Total Not Requested107528%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
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 C300 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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
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 C63 AMG

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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
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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