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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: $53,330

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $17,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,583

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $16,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelISISE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim250C350CE350E550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $43,360 $47,640 $57,720 $64,800
Base Invoice $40,325 $44,305 $53,680 $60,264
F Sport Package 2,550 2,550    
Xenon HID headlights 875 875    
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,520 3,520    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 970 970
Headlight washers 100 100    
Premium 2 Package     2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package     4,000 4,000
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Rear spoiler     300 300
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660
F Sport Package 2,349 2,349    
Xenon HID headlights 807 807    
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,380    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,245 3,245    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 902 902
Headlight washers 92 92    
Premium 2 Package     2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package     3,720 3,720
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Rear spoiler     279 279
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614
Options (change) 9,045 9,045 12,050 12,050
Options (change) 8,333 8,333 11,207 11,207
Destination 925 925 875 875
Total Price $53,330 $57,610 $70,645 $77,725
Total Invoice $49,583 $53,563 $65,762 $72,346

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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: $15,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,839
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelISISE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim250C350CE350E550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 12270, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$53,330$57,610$70,645$77,725
Adjustments for Features00-1,440-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,330$57,610$69,205$75,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,280$0$6,680
Total Invoice$49,583$53,563$65,762$72,346
Adjustments for Features00-1,340-1,713
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,583$53,563$64,422$70,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,980$0$6,211

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

Model Year2015201520122012
ModelISISE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim250C350CE350E550
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Remote app$25$25  
Wind blocker, automatic  $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$9,315$9,315$10,755$11,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,440$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,340-1,713

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

Model Year20152012
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 Weight3,807 lb.3,884 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

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested77542%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested120074%
Total Not Requested42526%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested77542%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested120074%
Total Not Requested42526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172577%
Total Not Requested51523%
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-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172577%
Total Not Requested51523%
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-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

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