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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: $51,235

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $27,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,946

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $26,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
ModelISISE-Class (2-door)
Trim250C350CE550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $66,220
Base Invoice $37,072 $41,976 $61,585
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,015 4,015  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 970
Headlight washers 100 100  
Premium 2 Package     2,450
Premium 1 Package     3,400
Driver Assistance Package     2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Illuminated door sill trim plates     750
Luxury Package 2,628 2,628  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,565 3,565  
Adaptive cruise control 1,290 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430 902
Headlight washers 86 86  
Premium 2 Package     2,279
Premium 1 Package     3,162
Driver Assistance Package     2,744
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669
Illuminated door sill trim plates     698
Options (change) 9,170 9,170 11,240
Options (change) 7,999 7,999 10,454
Destination 875 875 905
Total Price $51,235 $56,685 $78,365
Total Invoice $45,946 $50,850 $72,944

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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: $24,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,657
Model Year201120112013
ModelISISE-Class (2-door)
Trim250C350CE550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 12270, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$51,235$56,685$78,365
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,235$55,635$75,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$45,946$50,850$72,944
Adjustments for Features0-942-2,341
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,946$49,908$70,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,962$0

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

Model Year201120112013
ModelISISE-Class (2-door)
Trim250C350CE550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
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
Remote app  $25
Wind blocker, automatic  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane departure warning  $200
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
Power convertible top  $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150
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$8,215$9,265$10,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-942-2,341

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

Model Year20112013
ModelISE-Class (2-door)
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.5 in108.7 in
Length182.5 in185.0 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height55.7 in55.2 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.4,037 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.3 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 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.3 in47.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom25.9 in30.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.811.5 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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested205096%
Total Not Requested754%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested205096%
Total Not Requested754%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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 seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested147567%
Total Not Requested71533%
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 alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

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