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

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Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,975

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $3,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,543

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $3,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018201820182018
ModelISGLCGLCGLCGLC
Trim350GLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,065 $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900
Base Invoice $37,261 $37,247 $46,491 $52,313 $65,007
F Sport Package 3,740        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,995        
Adaptive cruise control 500        
Blind spot warning system 600        
Heated steering wheel 150 250 250 250  
Advanced Lighting Package   1,900   1,900 1,050
Premium 1 Package   1,350 1,350    
Multimedia Package   2,200   2,200 2,200
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Rear side airbags   420 420 420 420
Special order charge   250 250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   1,030 1,030    
Leather Seating Package   2,050 2,050    
Garmin Map Pilot     625    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     310    
Wood trim       0 0
F Sport Package 3,441        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,764        
Adaptive cruise control 460        
Blind spot warning system 552        
Heated steering wheel 140 233 233 233  
Advanced Lighting Package   1,767   1,767 977
Premium 1 Package   1,256 1,256    
Multimedia Package   2,046   2,046 2,046
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395
Rear side airbags   391 391 391 391
Special order charge   233 233 233 233
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   958 958    
Leather Seating Package   1,907 1,907    
Garmin Map Pilot     581    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     288    
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 7,985 11,670 8,505 7,240 6,140
Options (change) 7,357 10,856 7,912 6,735 5,712
Destination 925 995 995 995 995
Total Price $48,975 $52,715 $59,490 $64,485 $77,035
Total Invoice $45,543 $49,098 $55,398 $60,043 $71,714

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $944
Model Year20152018201820182018
ModelISGLCGLCGLCGLC
Trim350GLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine306hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionT8T9T7T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$48,975$52,715$59,490$64,485$77,035
Adjustments for Features0-4,830-5,365-7,765-8,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,975$47,885$54,125$56,720$68,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,240$8,835$20,835
Total Invoice$45,543$49,098$55,398$60,043$71,714
Adjustments for Features0-4,499-4,996-7,230-7,741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,543$44,599$50,402$52,813$63,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,803$8,214$19,374

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20152018201820182018
ModelISGLCGLCGLCGLC
Trim350GLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 $1400$1400
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Heated washer fluid system   $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia   $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia   $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 $0$0
Aux input$50    
DVD-compatible player$0$0 $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200 $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15 $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0 $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 $25$25
Traffic information  $25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 $200$200
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights $50 $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
LED headlights$1000$1000 $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150 $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100  
Folding second row seats$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$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    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding second row seats $700$700$700$700
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450$450
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50    
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$7,090$11,920$12,455$14,855$15,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,830$5,365$7,765$8,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,499-4,996-7,230-7,741

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20152018
ModelISGLC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in113.1 in
Length183.7 in183.3 in
Width71.3 in74.4 in
Height56.3 in64.5 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,892 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.856.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested167565%
Total Not Requested90035%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights-500Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested-500-333%
Total Not Requested650433%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

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