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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: $42,700

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920192019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassISIS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $39,000 $56,300 $38,560 $42,180
Premium II Package 3,500 1,350 1,100    
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700   425 425
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
Blind spot warning system         600
Premium II Package 3,255 1,256 1,023    
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651   280 280
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
Blind spot warning system         552
Options (change) 8,925 6,775 5,825 7,004 7,614
Options (change) 8,299 6,300 5,416 6,240 6,803
Destination 875 875 875 1,025 1,025
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $42,700 $46,650 $65,100 $46,589 $50,819

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $296
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,159
Model Year20092009200920192019
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$42,700$46,650$65,100$46,589$50,819
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-1,850-4,185-5,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,700$45,200$63,250$42,404$45,684
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$20,550$0$3,280

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

Model Year20092009200920192019
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
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 $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
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
Performance meter   $150$150
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
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
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  
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$3,055$4,505$4,905$7,240$8,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$1,850$4,185$5,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,350-1,726-653-791

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

Model Year20092019
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested175069%
Total Not Requested77531%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%
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
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested42519%
Total Not Requested180081%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested7517%
Total Not Requested37583%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested62521%
Total Not Requested230079%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%

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