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Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,690

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $17,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082021202120212021
ModelISISE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim250350E 350E 450AMG E 53AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $54,250 $62,000 $73,900 $107,500
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495        
X-Package 1,394 1,394        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990        
Sunroof 0 0        
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850        
Satellite radio 486 486        
Rear spoiler 355 355 350 350    
Sport Package     0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Illuminated door sill trim plates     350 350    
Cooled or ventilated front seats     450 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620 1,620  
Premium 1 Package     3,700 3,700    
Wood trim         0 0
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,370  
Premium 2 Package         2,900  
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796        
X-Package 1,135 1,135        
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302        
Sunroof 0 0        
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280        
Satellite radio 389 389        
Rear spoiler 246 246 326 326    
Sport Package     0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670 670
Illuminated door sill trim plates     326 326    
Cooled or ventilated front seats     419 419 419  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507 1,507  
Premium 1 Package     3,442 3,442    
Wood trim         0 0
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,274  
Premium 2 Package         2,697  
Options (change) 13,070 13,070 7,190 7,190 7,060 720
Options (change) 10,548 10,548 6,690 6,690 6,567 670
Destination 765 765 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $44,690 $50,140 $62,490 $70,240 $82,010 $109,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,876
Model Year200820082021202120212021
ModelISISE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim250350E 350E 450AMG E 53AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6255hp I4362hp I6 H429hp I6 H603hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20
Total Price$44,690$50,140$62,490$70,240$82,010$109,270
Adjustments for Features0-950-4,090-5,790-9,090-8,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,690$49,190$58,400$64,450$72,920$100,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0$6,050$14,520$42,505

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year200820082021202120212021
ModelISISE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim250350E 350E 450AMG E 53AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400$1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Drift mode     $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer    $200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration    $50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25$25$25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200 
Analog clock  $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights    $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
LED headlights    $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750 $750
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250    
Metal pedals$75$75  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,415$4,365$7,505$9,205$12,505$11,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$4,090$5,790$9,090$8,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-820-507-638-844-132

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20082021
ModelISE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in115.7 in
Length180.1 in194.3 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height56.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested252597%
Total Not Requested753%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested252597%
Total Not Requested753%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 350

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130043%
Total Not Requested170057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 450

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130043%
Total Not Requested170057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E 53

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested22520%
Total Not Requested90080%

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