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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: $53,044

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $17,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelISE-Class (2-door)
Trim350E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,180 $56,590
F Sport Package 2,715  
Blind spot warning system 600  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,835  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 970
AWD 2,165  
Rear spoiler 389 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425 750
Sunshade, rear, power 210  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear side airbags   420
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
F Sport Package 2,497  
Blind spot warning system 552  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,616  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 902
AWD 2,014  
Rear spoiler 259 279
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280 698
Sunshade, rear, power 192  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Rear side airbags   391
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Options (change) 9,839 13,220
Options (change) 8,870 12,296
Destination 1,025 875
Total Price $53,044 $70,685

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,476
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,821
Model Year20202012
ModelISE-Class (2-door)
Trim350E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine306hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$53,044$70,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,044$69,520

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

Model Year20202012
ModelISE-Class (2-door)
Trim350E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console $100
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 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,465$8,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,084

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

Model Year20202012
ModelISE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in108.7 in
Length184.3 in185.0 in
Width71.3 in70.3 in
Height56.3 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.3,773 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested145050%
Total Not Requested147550%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%

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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested195084%
Total Not Requested36516%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75042%
Total Not Requested105058%

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