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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: $6,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120172017201720172017
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim300350 F SportC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,050 $42,950 $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800
Luxury Package 4,880 4,425          
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,835 2,835          
Rear spoiler 389 389 350 350      
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425 425          
Premium 4 Package     8,650 8,650 7,400 5,700 5,700
Heated front seats     580 580      
Leather Seating Package     2,050 2,050      
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Heated steering wheel     250 250      
Cooled or ventilated front seats     450 450 450 450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         700    
Leather seating surfaces         1,620    
designo Package           3,100 500
Luxury Package 4,491 4,072          
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,616 2,616          
Rear spoiler 259 259 326 326      
Sunshade, rear, power 192 192          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280 280          
Premium 4 Package     8,045 8,045 6,882 5,301 5,301
Heated front seats     539 539      
Leather Seating Package     1,907 1,907      
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Heated steering wheel     233 233      
Cooled or ventilated front seats     419 419 419 419 419
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670 670 670
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         651    
Leather seating surfaces         1,507    
designo Package           2,883 465
Options (change) 8,739 8,284 14,530 14,530 12,370 11,450 8,850
Options (change) 7,838 7,419 13,515 13,515 11,505 10,649 8,231
Destination 1,025 1,025 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $48,814 $52,259 $54,955 $57,462 $65,295 $77,575 $82,575

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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: $3,001
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,807
Model Year2021202120172017201720172017
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim300350 F SportC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4311hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$48,814$52,259$54,955$57,462$65,295$77,575$82,575
Adjustments for Features00-3,140-4,665-5,965-4,715-5,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,814$52,259$51,815$52,797$59,330$72,860$77,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,445$0$982$7,515$21,045$25,345

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

Model Year2021202120172017201720172017
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim300350 F SportC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400  
RWD$0$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD    $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850$850
Eco accelerator   $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100   
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75     
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200     
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150$150     
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250     
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0     
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer  $200$200$200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50$50$50
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 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
6 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust     $250$250
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0$0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900     
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50     
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$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$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$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$75
Chronometer    $100$100$100
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim     $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
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$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,015$5,015$8,155$9,680$10,980$9,730$10,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,140$4,665$5,965$4,715$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,924-4,321-5,553-4,389-5,040

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

Model Year20212017
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.17.4 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, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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 Requested235083%
Total Not Requested47517%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
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, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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 Requested255084%
Total Not Requested47516%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested390060%
Total Not Requested256540%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested390060%
Total Not Requested256540%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested325056%
Total Not Requested256544%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested140039%
Total Not Requested221561%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
LED tail lights0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested290057%
Total Not Requested221543%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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