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Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $64,691

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $4,914

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,496

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $8,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelISE-Class (2-door)
TrimFE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,000 $56,590
Base Invoice $49,280 $52,629
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 970
Headlight washers 100  
Satellite radio 486  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear spoiler   300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   750
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 902
Headlight washers 80  
Satellite radio 389  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Rear spoiler   279
Illuminated door sill trim plates   698
Options (change) 7,926 12,140
Options (change) 6,451 11,291
Destination 765 875
Total Price $64,691 $69,605
Total Invoice $56,496 $64,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,099
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,748
Model Year20082012
ModelISE-Class (2-door)
TrimFE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine416hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$64,691$69,605
Adjustments for Features0-3,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,691$65,790
Total Invoice$56,496$64,795
Adjustments for Features0-3,551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,496$61,244

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20082012
ModelISE-Class (2-door)
TrimFE550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Total Value of Features$3,690$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,551

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20082012
ModelISE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.5 in108.7 in
Length180.1 in185.0 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height56.1 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,780 lb.3,773 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155067%
Total Not Requested76533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

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