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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: $49,135

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $25,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,140

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $25,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelISISE-Class (2-door)
Trim250C350CE550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $68,700
Base Invoice $37,072 $41,976 $63,891
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,015 4,015  
Premium 1 Package     3,880
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  
Premium 1 Package     3,608
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Illuminated door sill trim plates     698
Options (change) 7,070 7,070 5,350
Options (change) 6,193 6,193 4,976
Destination 875 875 925
Total Price $49,135 $54,585 $74,975
Total Invoice $44,140 $49,044 $69,792

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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: $24,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,637
Model Year201120112016
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 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 12270, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$49,135$54,585$74,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,135$53,535$73,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$44,140$49,044$69,792
Adjustments for Features0-943-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,140$48,101$68,777
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,961$0

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

Model Year201120112016
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 
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
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Power convertible top  $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
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
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
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$8,915$9,965$10,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-943-1,015

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

Model Year20112016
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 in55.0 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.4,344 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 seats300No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested160075%
Total Not Requested52525%
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 seats300No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested160075%
Total Not Requested52525%
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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested162565%
Total Not Requested86535%

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