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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: $39,625

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $820

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,907

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007200720142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassISIS
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,650 $33,400 $38,000 $38,600 $36,100 $39,615
Base Invoice $27,575 $31,062 $35,340 $35,898 $33,573 $36,841
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Entertainment Package 1,460 1,460 1,460 1,460    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690    
Rear side airbags 385 385 385 385    
Folding second row seats 290 290 290 290    
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820 820 820    
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765    
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,225 3,225
Sunshade, rear, power         210 210
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665    
Entertainment Package 1,358 1,358 1,358 1,358    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642    
Rear side airbags 358 358 358 358    
Folding second row seats 270 270 270 270    
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763 763 763    
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711    
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         2,975 2,975
Sunshade, rear, power         192 192
Options (change) 9,200 9,200 9,200 9,200 3,435 3,435
Options (change) 8,557 8,557 8,557 8,557 3,167 3,167
Destination 775 775 775 775 910 910
Total Price $39,625 $43,375 $47,975 $48,575 $40,445 $43,960
Total Invoice $36,907 $40,394 $44,672 $45,230 $37,650 $40,918

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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: $980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $933
Model Year200720072007200720142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassISIS
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12320, 12320, 12835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$39,625$43,375$47,975$48,575$40,445$43,960
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-800-2,025-1,800-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,625$42,150$47,175$46,550$38,645$41,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$0$3,315
Total Invoice$36,907$40,394$44,672$45,230$37,650$40,918
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-745-1,886-1,676-1,862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,907$39,253$43,927$43,344$35,974$39,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,346$7,020$6,437$0$3,082

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

Model Year200720072007200720142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassISIS
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app    $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Rearview camera    $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor    $75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25$25
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio    $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
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$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood    $50$50
Wood trim $300 $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,540$2,765$2,340$3,565$3,340$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$800$2,025$1,800$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-745-1,886-1,676-1,862

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

Model Year20072014
ModelC-ClassIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in110.2 in
Length178.4 in183.7 in
Width68.0 in71.3 in
Height55.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,462 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 C230 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested137589%
Total Not Requested17511%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested137589%
Total Not Requested17511%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested137589%
Total Not Requested17511%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested137589%
Total Not Requested17511%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

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