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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: $60,684

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $1,226

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,916

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $3,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelC-ClassIS
TrimC55F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $56,610
Base Invoice $50,639 $50,382
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Satellite radio 500 579
Navigation system 2,210 2,570
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
CD changer, remote 430  
Headlight washers   100
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Satellite radio 465 463
Navigation system 2,055 2,166
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
CD changer, remote 400  
Headlight washers   80
Options (change) 5,385 3,249
Options (change) 5,008 2,709
Destination 775 825
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $61,910 $60,684
Total Invoice $57,722 $53,916

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,051
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,539
Model Year20062009
ModelC-ClassIS
TrimC55F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V8416hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$61,910$60,684
Adjustments for Features0-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,910$59,859
Total Invoice$57,722$53,916
Adjustments for Features0-733
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,722$53,183

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

Model Year20062009
ModelC-ClassIS
TrimC55F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
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
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
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 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,815$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-733

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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 Year20062009
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.3,780 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
Lexus IS F

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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