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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: $8,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,770

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $9,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelC-ClassIS
TrimC63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,200 $58,460
Base Invoice $54,126 $52,612
Multimedia Package 3,350  
AMG Leather Package 3,030  
Lighting Package 985  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Proximity key 1,140  
Rearview camera 460  
Wood trim 0  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,925
Headlight washers   100
Multimedia Package 3,115  
AMG Leather Package 2,818  
Lighting Package 916  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Proximity key 1,060  
Rearview camera 428  
Wood trim 0  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,253
Headlight washers   80
Options (change) 10,345 4,025
Options (change) 9,620 3,333
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $71,520 $63,310
Total Invoice $66,721 $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: $6,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,444
Model Year20112010
ModelC-ClassIS
TrimC63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8416hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$71,520$63,310
Adjustments for Features-1,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,905$63,310
Total Invoice$66,721$56,770
Adjustments for Features-1,5070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,214$56,770

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

Model Year20112010
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
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$4,105$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5070

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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 Year20112010
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested117571%
Total Not Requested49029%
AMG Leather 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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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