Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2010 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2009

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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: $60,404

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $7,941

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,692

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $10,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelC-ClassIS
TrimC63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $57,350 $56,610
Base Invoice $53,336 $50,382
Seating Package 3,030  
Premium 2 Package 1,400  
Universal Media Interface 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Proximity key 1,130  
Rearview camera 450  
Wood trim 0  
Navigation system   2,570
Headlight washers   100
iPod integration   299
Seating Package 2,818  
Premium 2 Package 1,302  
Universal Media Interface 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Proximity key 1,051  
Rearview camera 418  
Wood trim 0  
Navigation system   2,166
Headlight washers   80
iPod integration   239
Options (change) 8,020 2,969
Options (change) 7,459 2,485
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $68,345 $60,404
Total Invoice $63,770 $53,692

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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: $6,516
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,748
Model Year20102009
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)100, 8194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$68,345$60,404
Adjustments for Features-1,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,920$60,404
Total Invoice$63,770$53,692
Adjustments for Features-1,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,440$53,692

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

Model Year20102009
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 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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$4,290$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3300

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

Model Year20102009
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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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 2 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%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, largeNo
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slotNo
Total Requested70068%
Total Not Requested32532%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

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