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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $40,010 Lexus IS 250 | ||||||
| Difference: $6,250 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,680 Lexus IS 250 | ||||||
| Difference: $8,403 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | IS | IS |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | 250 | 350 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $33,990 | $35,900 | $39,990 | $58,200 | $30,255 | $35,705 |
| Base Invoice | $31,611 | $33,387 | $37,191 | $54,126 | $26,623 | $31,420 |
| Premium 1 Package | 1,995 | 1,995 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,700 | 2,700 | 2,700 | 3,350 | ||
| Lighting Package | 985 | 985 | 985 | 985 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | 1,620 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1,140 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 700 | 700 | 700 | |||
| Wood trim | 325 | 0 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 750 | 750 | 750 | |||
| Rearview camera | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 | ||
| AMG Leather Package | 3,030 | |||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,990 | 3,990 | ||||
| Luxury Package | 3,495 | 3,495 | ||||
| X-Package | 1,455 | 1,455 | ||||
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Headlight washers | 100 | 100 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 1,855 | 1,855 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,511 | 2,511 | 2,511 | 3,115 | ||
| Lighting Package | 916 | 916 | 916 | 916 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | 1,507 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,060 | 1,060 | 1,060 | 1,060 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 651 | 651 | 651 | |||
| Wood trim | 302 | 0 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 698 | 698 | 698 | |||
| Rearview camera | 428 | 428 | 428 | 428 | ||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,818 | |||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,302 | 3,302 | ||||
| Luxury Package | 2,796 | 2,796 | ||||
| X-Package | 1,164 | 1,164 | ||||
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Headlight washers | 80 | 80 | ||||
| Options (change) | 11,395 | 11,070 | 9,075 | 9,685 | 9,040 | 9,040 |
| Options (change) | 10,597 | 10,295 | 8,440 | 9,006 | 7,342 | 7,342 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 715 | 715 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,100 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $46,260 | $47,845 | $49,940 | $70,860 | $40,010 | $45,460 |
| Total Invoice | $43,083 | $44,557 | $46,506 | $66,107 | $34,680 | $39,477 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus IS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,435 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,563 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | IS | IS |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | 250 | 350 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | M6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 450, 12 | 300, 14 | 300, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $46,260 | $47,845 | $49,940 | $70,860 | $40,010 | $45,460 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,050 | -1,250 | -2,975 | -185 | -1,135 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,260 | $46,795 | $48,690 | $67,885 | $39,825 | $44,325 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $535 | $2,430 | $21,625 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Total Invoice | $43,083 | $44,557 | $46,506 | $66,107 | $34,680 | $39,477 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -978 | -1,164 | -2,775 | -160 | -986 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,083 | $43,579 | $45,342 | $63,332 | $34,520 | $38,491 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $496 | $2,259 | $20,249 | $0 | $3,971 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus IS
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | IS | IS |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | 250 | 350 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $1,405 | $2,455 | $2,655 | $4,380 | $1,590 | $2,540 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,050 | $1,250 | $2,975 | $185 | $1,135 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -978 | -1,164 | -2,775 | -160 | -986 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus IS
| Model Year | 2011 | 2007 |
| Model | C-Class | IS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 107.5 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 180.1 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,528 lb. | 3,456 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 17.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 54.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 54.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 43.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 36.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 52.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 53.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 30.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1075 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 39% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 165 | 15% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1075 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 39% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 165 | 15% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 165 | 15% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 48% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 31% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 22% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 25 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 21% |
| X-Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 51% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 22% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 2075 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 20% |
| X-Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 51% |
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