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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: $6,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212015201520152015
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim300350 F SportC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,050 $42,950 $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900
Luxury Package 4,880 4,425        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,835 2,835        
Rear spoiler 389 389 300 300    
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210 440 440 440 440
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425 425        
Multimedia Package     2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Premium Package     2,700      
Wood trim     325   0  
Lighting Package     800 800 800 800
Interior Package     2,300 2,300    
Driver Assistance Package     2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags     420 420 420 420
Special order charge     250 250    
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Luxury Package 4,491 4,072        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,616 2,616        
Rear spoiler 259 259 279 279    
Sunshade, rear, power 192 192 409 409 409 409
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280 280        
Multimedia Package     2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Premium Package     2,511      
Wood trim     302   0  
Lighting Package     744 744 744 744
Interior Package     2,139 2,139    
Driver Assistance Package     2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669
Rear side airbags     391 391 391 391
Special order charge     233 233    
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 8,739 8,284 16,195 13,170 12,910 10,320
Options (change) 7,838 7,419 15,061 12,248 12,006 9,597
Destination 1,025 1,025 925 925 925 925
Total Price $48,814 $52,259 $55,520 $62,685 $77,735 $83,145

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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: $3,566
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,330
Model Year202120212015201520152015
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim300350 F SportC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4311hp V6241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$48,814$52,259$55,520$62,685$77,735$83,145
Adjustments for Features00-3,140-5,215-3,765-4,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,814$52,259$52,380$57,470$73,970$78,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,445$0$5,090$21,590$25,850

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

Model Year202120212015201520152015
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim300350 F SportC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
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    
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200    
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
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
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$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$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces     $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50    
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100  
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,715$4,715$7,855$9,930$8,480$9,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,140$5,215$3,765$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,924-4,855-3,505-4,575

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

Model Year20212015
ModelISC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in111.8 in
Length185.4 in184.5 in
Width72.4 in71.3 in
Height56.5 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,716 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft312.6 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 headlights-250Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested265094%
Total Not Requested1756%
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 headlights-250Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested285094%
Total Not Requested1756%
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 C300

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-300300%
Total Not Requested200-200%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-300300%
Total Not Requested200-200%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-300300%
Total Not Requested200-200%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

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