Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2012 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2007

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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: $40,510

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $6,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,080

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $9,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassISIS
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930 $30,255 $35,705
Base Invoice $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805 $26,623 $31,420
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500        
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Proximity key 650 650 650 650    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700      
Wood trim 325 325 0 0    
AMG Leather Package       3,090    
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
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628      
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325        
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669    
Proximity key 605 605 605 605    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651      
Wood trim 302 302 0 0    
AMG Leather Package       2,874    
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) 11,695 11,695 8,870 9,510 9,540 9,540
Options (change) 10,877 10,877 8,250 8,845 7,742 7,742
Destination 875 875 875 875 715 715
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $47,370 $50,590 $50,320 $71,015 $40,510 $45,960
Total Invoice $44,116 $47,111 $46,860 $66,225 $35,080 $39,877

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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: $5,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,439
Model Year201220122012201220072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassISIS
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,370$50,590$50,320$71,015$40,510$45,960
Adjustments for Features-1,715-3,415-1,915-2,2150-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,655$47,175$48,405$68,800$40,510$45,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$2,750$23,145$0$4,500
Total Invoice$44,116$47,111$46,860$66,225$35,080$39,877
Adjustments for Features-1,597-3,180-1,783-2,0660-824
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,519$43,931$45,077$64,159$35,080$39,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$2,558$21,640$0$3,973

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

Model Year201220122012201220072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassISIS
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual    $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0
AWD $1700    
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250  
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer   $100  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
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  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$3,205$4,905$3,405$3,705$1,490$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,715$3,415$1,915$2,215$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,597-3,180-1,783-2,0660-824

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

Model Year20122007
ModelC-ClassIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in107.5 in
Length180.7 in180.1 in
Width69.7 in70.9 in
Height56.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,456 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested75041%
Total Not Requested110059%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested75041%
Total Not Requested110059%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested200077%
Total Not Requested60023%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested45049%
Total Not Requested47551%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested200077%
Total Not Requested60023%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested45049%
Total Not Requested47551%

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