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

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Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,135

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $19,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,537

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $17,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelISISSLC
Trim250C350CAMG SLC43
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $61,350
Base Invoice $38,308 $43,374 $57,056
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,015 4,015  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Premium 3 Package     6,650
Illuminated door sill trim plates     350
Wood trim     325
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Luxury Package 2,813 2,813  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,380  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,701 3,701  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460  
Premium 3 Package     6,185
Illuminated door sill trim plates     326
Wood trim     302
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Options (change) 9,070 9,070 8,045
Options (change) 8,354 8,354 7,483
Destination 875 875 995
Total Price $51,135 $56,585 $70,390
Total Invoice $47,537 $52,603 $65,534

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,356
Model Year201220122018
ModelISISSLC
Trim250C350CAMG SLC43
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine204hp V6306hp V6362hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 12270, 12500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$51,135$56,585$70,390
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-4,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,135$55,535$65,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$47,537$52,603$65,534
Adjustments for Features0-976-4,641
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,537$51,627$60,893
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,090$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year201220122018
ModelISISSLC
Trim250C350CAMG SLC43
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Lane departure warning  $200
Roll bar  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,290$4,340$8,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$4,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-976-4,641

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20122018
ModelISSLC
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.5 in95.7 in
Length182.5 in162.8 in
Width70.9 in71.5 in
Height55.7 in51.3 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.3,541 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom25.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.810.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested175082%
Total Not Requested37518%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested175082%
Total Not Requested37518%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested175038%
Total Not Requested281562%

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