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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: $68,520

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $3,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,755

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $3,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelC-ClassIS
TrimC63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,930 $63,600
Base Invoice $54,805 $59,148
Multimedia Package 2,790  
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Proximity key 650  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Wood trim 0  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,410
Headlight washers   100
Multimedia Package 2,595  
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Proximity key 605  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Wood trim 0  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,145
Headlight washers   92
Options (change) 10,170 4,010
Options (change) 9,459 3,697
Destination 875 910
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $71,675 $68,520
Total Invoice $66,839 $63,755

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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: $2,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,068
Model Year20122014
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$71,675$68,520
Adjustments for Features-1,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,585$68,520
Total Invoice$66,839$63,755
Adjustments for Features-1,0160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,823$63,755

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

Model Year20122014
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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$3,980$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0160

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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 Year20122014
ModelC-ClassIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.2 in
Length180.7 in183.7 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height56.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,924 lb.3,780 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 Room55.0 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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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?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112597%
Total Not Requested403%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

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
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested120074%
Total Not Requested42526%

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