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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: $48,669

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $4,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212018201820182018
ModelISISGLCGLCGLCGLC
Trim300350 F SportGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,050 $42,950 $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,835 2,835        
Luxury Package 4,880 4,425        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425 425        
Rear spoiler 389 389        
Cargo net 65 65        
Advanced Lighting Package     1,900 800 1,900 1,050
Premium 1 Package     1,350 1,350    
Leather Seating Package     2,050 2,050    
Multimedia Package     2,200   2,200 2,200
Panoramic sunroof     1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Cooled or ventilated front seats     1,030 1,030 450 450
Heated steering wheel     250 250 250  
Rear side airbags     420 420 420 420
Special order charge     250 250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Garmin Map Pilot       625    
Leather seating surfaces         1,620 2,590
Wood trim         0 0
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,616 2,616        
Luxury Package 4,491 4,072        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280 280        
Rear spoiler 259 259        
Cargo net 39 39        
Advanced Lighting Package     1,767 744 1,767 977
Premium 1 Package     1,256 1,256    
Leather Seating Package     1,907 1,907    
Multimedia Package     2,046   2,046 2,046
Panoramic sunroof     1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395
Cooled or ventilated front seats     958 958 419 419
Heated steering wheel     233 233 233  
Rear side airbags     391 391 391 391
Special order charge     233 233 233 233
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670 670
Garmin Map Pilot       581    
Leather seating surfaces         1,507 2,409
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 8,594 8,139 11,670 8,995 9,310 9,180
Options (change) 7,685 7,266 10,856 8,368 8,661 8,540
Destination 1,025 1,025 995 995 995 995
Total Price $48,669 $52,114 $52,715 $59,980 $66,555 $80,075

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 350 F Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,681
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,604
Model Year202120212018201820182018
ModelISISGLCGLCGLCGLC
Trim300350 F SportGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4311hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T9T7T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$48,669$52,114$52,715$59,980$66,555$80,075
Adjustments for Features00-2,365-3,650-6,050-6,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,669$52,114$50,350$56,330$60,505$73,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,445$0$5,980$10,155$23,125

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year202120212018201820182018
ModelISISGLCGLCGLCGLC
Trim300350 F SportGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 $1400$1400
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200  
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200    
Lane departure warning$200$200    
Obstacle detection, front$150$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
Pedestrian detection$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
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Console with shifter$150$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  
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$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
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 $0$0
Aux input$50$50    
DVD-compatible player$0$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
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
Surround sound$250$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 $25$25
Traffic information   $25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $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 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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50    
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
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Total Value of Features$5,590$5,590$7,955$9,240$11,640$12,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,365$3,650$6,050$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,203-3,399-5,633-6,144

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20212018
ModelISGLC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in113.1 in
Length185.4 in183.3 in
Width72.4 in74.4 in
Height56.5 in64.5 in
Curb Weight3,716 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 300

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 reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights-250Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested225080%
Total Not Requested57520%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350 F Sport

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 reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights-250Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested245081%
Total Not Requested57519%

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 headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

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%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested-200-133%
Total Not Requested350233%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
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 headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested-200-133%
Total Not Requested350233%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

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