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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: $38,365

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $2,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,317

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $4,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassISIS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034 $26,389 $31,186
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750 1,350 1,080    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710    
Wood trim       0    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,990 3,990
Sport Package         3,695 3,695
Headlight washers         100 100
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558 1,256 1,004    
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 660    
Wood trim       0    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,302 3,302
Sport Package         2,956 2,956
Headlight washers         80 80
Options (change) 7,960 7,960 6,560 4,740 7,785 7,785
Options (change) 7,404 7,404 6,102 4,408 6,338 6,338
Destination 825 825 825 875 590 590
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $40,385 $42,085 $44,285 $61,115 $38,365 $43,815
Total Invoice $37,617 $39,198 $41,244 $57,017 $33,317 $38,114

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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: $2,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,808
Model Year200820082008200820062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassISIS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$40,385$42,085$44,285$61,115$38,365$43,815
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-1,450-1,850-585-1,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,385$40,835$42,835$59,265$37,780$42,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$2,450$18,880$0$4,400
Total Invoice$37,617$39,198$41,244$57,017$33,317$38,114
Adjustments for Features0-1,164-1,350-1,726-508-1,422
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,617$38,034$39,894$55,291$32,809$36,692
Cost Above Minimum$0$417$2,277$17,674$0$3,883

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

Model Year200820082008200820062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassISIS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
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
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200  
Infotainment 
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer   $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Wood trim $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 $100
Total Value of Features$1,630$2,880$3,080$3,480$2,215$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$1,450$1,850$585$1,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,164-1,350-1,726-508-1,422

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

Model Year20082006
ModelC-ClassIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in107.5 in
Length182.3 in180.1 in
Width69.7 in70.9 in
Height56.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested39025%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested92541%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested39025%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested92541%

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested65049%
Total Not Requested67551%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested39025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested39025%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115044%
Total Not Requested145056%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115044%
Total Not Requested145056%

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