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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: $49,635

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $26,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,157

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $24,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelISISE-Class (2-door)
Trim250C350CE550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $67,750
Base Invoice $38,308 $43,374 $63,008
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,015 4,015  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Premium 1 Package     3,430
Parking Assist Package     1,290
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Cooled or ventilated front seats     450
Proximity key     650
Illuminated door sill trim plates     750
Luxury Package 2,813 2,813  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,701 3,701  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460  
Premium 1 Package     3,190
Parking Assist Package     1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Cooled or ventilated front seats     419
Proximity key     605
Illuminated door sill trim plates     698
Options (change) 7,570 7,570 7,290
Options (change) 6,974 6,974 6,782
Destination 875 875 925
Total Price $49,635 $55,085 $75,965
Total Invoice $46,157 $51,223 $70,715

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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: $24,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,659
Model Year201220122015
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$49,635$55,085$75,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,635$54,035$73,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$46,157$51,223$70,715
Adjustments for Features0-976-1,899
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,157$50,247$68,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,090$0

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

Model Year201220122015
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
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Wind blocker, automatic  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras  $500
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
Rearview camera$200$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 
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
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
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 
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$8,815$9,865$10,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-976-1,899

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

Model Year20122015
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 seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested190089%
Total Not Requested22511%
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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested190089%
Total Not Requested22511%
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137566%
Total Not Requested71534%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%

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