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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: $39,860

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $6,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820192019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassISIS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,600 $36,900 $53,800 $38,560 $42,180
Premium II Package 2,750 1,350 1,080    
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Wood trim     0    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       2,835 2,835
F Sport Package       3,145 3,155
Rear spoiler       389 389
Sunshade, rear, power       210 210
Premium II Package 2,558 1,256 1,004    
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Wood trim     0    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       2,616 2,616
F Sport Package       2,893 2,904
Rear spoiler       259 259
Sunshade, rear, power       192 192
Options (change) 7,435 6,035 5,765 6,579 6,589
Options (change) 6,915 5,613 5,361 5,960 5,971
Destination 825 825 875 1,025 1,025
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $39,860 $43,760 $62,140 $46,164 $49,794

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,894
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,822
Model Year20082008200820192019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassISIS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8241hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$39,860$43,760$62,140$46,164$49,794
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-2,900-4,410-4,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,860$42,310$59,240$41,754$44,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$19,380$0$3,130

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

Model Year20082008200820192019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassISIS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0$0
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Forward collision warning   $200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Chronometer  $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Performance meter   $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50$50
Wood trim $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,380$3,830$5,280$6,790$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$2,900$4,410$4,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,350-2,705-667-690

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

Model Year20082019
ModelC-ClassIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.2 in
Length182.3 in184.3 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height56.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft310.8 ft3

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested167574%
Total Not Requested60026%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

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 seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested102577%
Total Not Requested30023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested72588%
Total Not Requested10012%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Rearview camera200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested42519%
Total Not Requested180081%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Rearview camera200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested62521%
Total Not Requested230079%

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