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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: $39,691

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,219

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,483

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $3,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassISISIS
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,650 $38,000 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $27,575 $35,340 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790      
Power driver seat 600        
Xenon HID headlights 790 790      
Entertainment Package 1,460 1,460      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690      
Navigation system 2,210 2,210      
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765      
Heated front seats 680 680      
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500 1,500      
Luxury Package     3,495 3,495  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,990 3,990 3,990
Sunroof     0 0  
Satellite radio     486 486 486
Headlight washers     100 100 100
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665      
Power driver seat 558        
Xenon HID headlights 735 735      
Entertainment Package 1,358 1,358      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642      
Navigation system 2,055 2,055      
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711      
Heated front seats 633 633      
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395 1,395      
Luxury Package     2,796 2,796  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,302 3,302 3,302
Sunroof     0 0  
Satellite radio     389 389 389
Headlight washers     80 80 80
Options (change) 10,485 9,885 8,071 8,071 4,576
Options (change) 9,752 9,194 6,567 6,567 3,771
Destination 775 775 765 765 765
Total Price $40,910 $48,660 $39,691 $45,141 $61,341
Total Invoice $38,102 $45,309 $34,483 $39,280 $53,816

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,244
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,378
Model Year20072007200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassISISIS
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6268hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$40,910$48,660$39,691$45,141$61,341
Adjustments for Features0-300-2,025-2,975-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,910$48,360$37,666$42,166$58,441
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,450$0$4,500$20,775
Total Invoice$38,102$45,309$34,483$39,280$53,816
Adjustments for Features0-279-1,759-2,589-2,544
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,102$45,030$32,724$36,691$51,272
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,928$0$3,967$18,548

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

Model Year20072007200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassISISIS
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200   
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50   
Wood trim  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,215$1,515$3,240$4,190$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$2,025$2,975$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-1,759-2,589-2,544

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

Model Year20072008
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 Weight3,406 lb.3,456 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
Total Requested150059%
Total Not Requested102541%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
Total Requested157561%
Total Not Requested102539%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%

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