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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: $49,580

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $23,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,109

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $22,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelISE-ClassE-Class
Trim350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,870 $59,790 $88,900
Base Invoice $38,009 $55,605 $82,677
F Sport Package 3,155    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 970 970
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,645    
Adaptive cruise control 500    
Blind spot warning system 600    
Sunshade, rear, power 210    
Heated steering wheel 150 490  
Premium 1 Package   4,450 2,550
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Rear Seat Package   440  
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720  
Rear side airbags   420 420
F Sport Package 2,905    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 902 902
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,441    
Adaptive cruise control 460    
Blind spot warning system 552    
Sunshade, rear, power 192    
Heated steering wheel 140 456  
Premium 1 Package   4,139 2,372
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Rear Seat Package   409  
Premium 2 Package   2,279 2,279
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669  
Rear side airbags   391 391
Options (change) 7,760 12,890 9,340
Options (change) 7,150 11,989 8,688
Destination 950 875 875
Total Price $49,580 $73,555 $99,115
Total Invoice $46,109 $68,469 $92,240

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,878
Model Year201620122012
ModelISE-ClassE-Class
Trim350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$49,580$73,555$99,115
Adjustments for Features0-4,815-4,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,580$68,740$94,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,385
Total Invoice$46,109$68,469$92,240
Adjustments for Features0-4,482-4,644
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,109$63,987$87,596
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,609

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

Model Year201620122012
ModelISE-ClassE-Class
Trim350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
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  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Massage, driver seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75
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  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$5,740$10,555$10,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,815$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,482-4,644

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

Model Year20162012
ModelISE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in113.1 in
Length183.7 in191.7 in
Width71.3 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested162559%
Total Not Requested115041%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested225086%
Total Not Requested36514%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested122580%
Total Not Requested31520%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

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