Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2006 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2019

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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: $51,519

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $10,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062019
ModelC-ClassIS
TrimC55350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $42,180
Premium Package 925  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Satellite radio 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Navigation system 2,210  
AWD   2,165
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,835
F Sport Package   2,715
Rear spoiler   389
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Premium Package 860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Satellite radio 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Navigation system 2,055  
AWD   2,014
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,616
F Sport Package   2,497
Rear spoiler   259
Sunshade, rear, power   192
Options (change) 5,880 8,314
Options (change) 5,468 7,578
Destination 775 1,025
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $62,405 $51,519

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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: $14,911
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,251
Model Year20062019
ModelC-ClassIS
TrimC55350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V8306hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$62,405$51,519
Adjustments for Features0-4,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,405$47,494

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

Model Year20062019
ModelC-ClassIS
TrimC55350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,540$8,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-672

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

Model Year20062019
ModelC-ClassIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in110.2 in
Length178.4 in184.3 in
Width68.0 in71.3 in
Height55.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,540 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested22538%
Total Not Requested37562%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested55019%
Total Not Requested237581%

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