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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: $47,094

Lexus IS 200t   
Difference: $431

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,582

Lexus IS 200t   
Difference: $679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201720172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassISISIS
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930 $37,825 $40,200 $41,370
Base Invoice $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805 $35,178 $37,386 $38,474
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790      
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290      
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500          
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720      
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660      
Proximity key 650 650 650 650      
Rear spoiler 300 300     389 389 389
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700   425 425 425
Wood trim     0 0      
Blind spot warning system         600 600 600
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         2,835 2,835 2,835
F Sport Package         3,545 3,145 3,155
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595      
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325          
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902 460 460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669      
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614      
Proximity key 605 605 605 605      
Rear spoiler 279 279     259 259 259
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651   280 280 280
Wood trim     0 0      
Blind spot warning system         552 552 552
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         2,616 2,616 2,616
F Sport Package         3,262 2,893 2,904
Options (change) 11,850 11,850 9,050 8,350 8,294 7,894 7,904
Options (change) 11,022 11,022 8,418 7,767 7,429 7,060 7,071
Destination 875 875 875 875 975 975 975
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $47,525 $50,745 $50,500 $69,855 $47,094 $49,069 $50,249
Total Invoice $44,261 $47,256 $47,028 $65,147 $43,582 $45,421 $46,520

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 200t
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,991
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,123
Model Year2012201220122012201720172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassISISIS
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T8T6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12835, 15835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,525$50,745$50,500$69,855$47,094$49,069$50,249
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-200-700-1,560-2,985-1,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,525$49,045$50,300$69,155$45,534$46,084$48,264
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$2,775$21,630$0$550$2,730
Total Invoice$44,261$47,256$47,028$65,147$43,582$45,421$46,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-186-653-1,444-2,763-1,838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,261$45,673$46,842$64,494$42,138$42,658$44,682
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$2,581$20,233$0$520$2,544

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

Model Year2012201220122012201720172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassISISIS
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
RWD$0 $0$0$0 $0
AWD $1700   $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150   
Electronic engine sound enhancement     $0$0
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250   
Remote app    $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning    $200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0$0$0
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection    $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0$0
Vehicle health reports    $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0   
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325   
CD player    $125$125$125
Media drive$15$15$15$15   
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75  
Chronometer   $100   
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250$250
LED headlights    $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25   
Performance meter    $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100     
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$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 cluster hood    $50$50$50
Wood trim  $300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100   
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200$200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,405$6,105$4,605$5,105$5,965$7,390$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$200$700$1,560$2,985$1,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-186-653-1,444-2,763-1,838

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

Model Year20122017
ModelC-ClassIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.2 in
Length180.7 in184.3 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height56.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested105057%
Total Not Requested80043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested105057%
Total Not Requested80043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested27561%
Total Not Requested17539%
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, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested82533%
Total Not Requested167567%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested27561%
Total Not Requested17539%
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, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested62528%
Total Not Requested160072%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested27561%
Total Not Requested17539%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested82528%
Total Not Requested210072%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%

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