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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: $61,490

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $354

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,844

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $2,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelC-ClassIS
TrimC63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,800 $56,610
Base Invoice $50,034 $50,382
Premium II Package 1,080  
Multimedia Package 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
iPod integration 375 299
Wood trim 0  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,010
Headlight washers   100
Premium II Package 1,004  
Multimedia Package 2,744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
iPod integration 349 239
Wood trim 0  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,318
Headlight washers   80
Options (change) 5,115 4,409
Options (change) 4,757 3,637
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $61,490 $61,844
Total Invoice $57,366 $54,844

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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: $31
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,863
Model Year20082009
ModelC-ClassIS
TrimC63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8416hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$61,490$61,844
Adjustments for Features0-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,490$61,459
Total Invoice$57,366$54,844
Adjustments for Features0-341
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,366$54,503

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

Model Year20082009
ModelC-ClassIS
TrimC63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Infotainment 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$3,230$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-341

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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 Year20082009
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 Weight3,662 lb.3,780 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus IS specs.

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 F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%

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