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

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

Lowest Total Price: $42,565

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $20,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,179

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $21,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062007
ModelC-ClassIS
TrimC55350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $35,705
Base Invoice $50,639 $31,420
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Premium Package 925  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Wood trim 775  
Navigation system 2,210 2,550
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Luxury Package   3,495
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Sunroof   0
Headlight washers   100
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Premium Package 860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Wood trim 721  
Navigation system 2,055 2,168
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Luxury Package   2,796
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Sunroof   0
Headlight washers   80
Options (change) 6,155 6,145
Options (change) 5,724 5,044
Destination 775 715
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $62,680 $42,565
Total Invoice $58,438 $37,179

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,499
Model Year20062007
ModelC-ClassIS
TrimC55350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V8306hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$62,680$42,565
Adjustments for Features0-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,680$42,290
Total Invoice$58,438$37,179
Adjustments for Features0-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,438$36,939

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

Model Year20062007
ModelC-ClassIS
TrimC55350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,140$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus IS features.

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

Model Year20062007
ModelC-ClassIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in107.5 in
Length178.4 in180.1 in
Width68.0 in70.9 in
Height55.6 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,540 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft313.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus IS specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested187572%
Total Not Requested72528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

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