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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: $49,485

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $16,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,819

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $17,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010
ModelISISE-Class (2-door)
Trim250C350CE550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,440 $44,890 $54,650
Base Invoice $35,495 $40,399 $50,824
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,015 4,015  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,500 1,500  
Headlight washers 100 100  
Distronic Plus Package     2,600
Premium 2 Package     6,350
Illuminated door sill trim plates     750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Luxury Package 2,444 2,444  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,325 3,325  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,200 1,200  
Headlight washers 80 80  
Distronic Plus Package     2,418
Premium 2 Package     5,906
Illuminated door sill trim plates     698
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669
Options (change) 9,170 9,170 10,420
Options (change) 7,449 7,449 9,691
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $49,485 $54,935 $65,945
Total Invoice $43,819 $48,723 $61,390

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,218
Model Year201020102010
ModelISISE-Class (2-door)
Trim250C350CE550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine204hp V6306hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 12270, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$49,485$54,935$65,945
Adjustments for Features-1,860-2,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,625$52,025$65,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$43,819$48,723$61,390
Adjustments for Features-1,647-2,5810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,172$46,142$61,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,970$0

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

Model Year201020102010
ModelISISE-Class (2-door)
Trim250C350CE550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$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
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Residual heat  $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,065$9,115$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,860$2,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,647-2,5810

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

Model Year20102010
ModelISE-Class (2-door)
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.5 in108.7 in
Length182.5 in185.0 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height55.7 in55.0 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.3,783 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.3 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom25.9 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested220097%
Total Not Requested753%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested220097%
Total Not Requested753%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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

Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested292578%
Total Not Requested84022%

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