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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: $63,310

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $4,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,770

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $6,402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelC-ClassIS
TrimC63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,300 $58,460
Base Invoice $52,359 $52,612
Seating Package 2,980  
Premium II Package 1,100  
Multimedia Package 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Wood trim 0  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,925
Headlight washers   100
Seating Package 2,771  
Premium II Package 1,023  
Multimedia Package 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Wood trim 0  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,253
Headlight washers   80
Options (change) 8,430 4,025
Options (change) 7,838 3,333
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $67,705 $63,310
Total Invoice $63,172 $56,770

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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: $3,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,525
Model Year20092010
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$67,705$63,310
Adjustments for Features-9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,765$63,310
Total Invoice$63,172$56,770
Adjustments for Features-8770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,295$56,770

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

Model Year20092010
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 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$3,980$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8770

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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 Year20092010
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

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested27524%
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
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

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