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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: $46,685

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,174

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,477

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassIS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $39,750 $41,370
Base Invoice $31,248 $36,968 $38,474
Premium 2 Package 3,700 1,400  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,500 1,500  
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650  
Proximity key 1,130 1,130  
Rear side airbags 410 410  
Rearview camera 450 450  
Rear spoiler 300   389
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 425
Navigation system     1,735
F Sport Package     3,155
Blind spot warning system     600
Sunshade, rear, power     210
Premium 2 Package 3,441 1,302  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,395 1,395  
Multimedia Package 2,464 2,464  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604  
Proximity key 1,051 1,051  
Rear side airbags 381 381  
Rearview camera 418 418  
Rear spoiler 279   259
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 280
Navigation system     1,604
F Sport Package     2,904
Blind spot warning system     552
Sunshade, rear, power     192
Options (change) 12,210 9,610 6,514
Options (change) 11,354 8,936 5,791
Destination 875 875 975
Total Price $46,685 $50,235 $48,859
Total Invoice $43,477 $46,779 $45,240

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,311
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,464
Model Year201020102017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassIS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$46,685$50,235$48,859
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-3,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,685$48,985$45,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$0
Total Invoice$43,477$46,779$45,240
Adjustments for Features0-1,164-3,227
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,477$45,615$42,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,138$0

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

Model Year201020102017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassIS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Remote app  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter  $150
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$2,805$4,055$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$3,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,164-3,227

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

Model Year20102017
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 2 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
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested175066%
Total Not Requested90034%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Premium 2 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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested7517%
Total Not Requested37583%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
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 camera200Yes
Total Requested132545%
Total Not Requested160055%

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