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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: $52,550

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $13,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,855

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $12,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132010
ModelISISE-Class (2-door)
Trim250C350CE550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,610 $46,890 $54,650
Base Invoice $39,627 $43,609 $50,824
F Sport Package 2,550 2,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,520 3,520  
Xenon HID headlights 875 875  
Headlight washers 100 100  
Distronic Plus Package     2,600
Premium 2 Package     6,350
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
F Sport Package 2,349 2,349  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,380  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,245 3,245  
Xenon HID headlights 807 807  
Headlight washers 92 92  
Distronic Plus Package     2,418
Premium 2 Package     5,906
Telematics service, such as OnStar     605
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669
Options (change) 9,045 9,045 10,320
Options (change) 8,333 8,333 9,598
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $52,550 $56,830 $65,845
Total Invoice $48,855 $52,837 $61,297

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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: $15,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,799
Model Year201320132010
ModelISISE-Class (2-door)
Trim250C350CE550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine204hp V6306hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7
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)255/40-18255/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$52,550$56,830$65,845
Adjustments for Features-2,535-2,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,015$54,295$65,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,280$0
Total Invoice$48,855$52,837$61,297
Adjustments for Features-2,357-2,3570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,498$50,480$61,297
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,982$0

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

Model Year201320132010
ModelISISE-Class (2-door)
Trim250C350CE550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals$75$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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Total Value of Features$9,315$9,315$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,535$2,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,357-2,3570

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

Model Year20132010
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 Weight4,151 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

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Front sport buckets100No
255/40YR18 tires400No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested85047%
Total Not Requested97553%
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
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Front sport buckets100No
255/40YR18 tires400No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested85047%
Total Not Requested97553%
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
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%

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 alert200Yes
Total Requested80046%
Total Not Requested95054%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested297579%
Total Not Requested79021%

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