Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2012 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2018

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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: $47,099

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassISIS
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930 $38,210 $41,830
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500        
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850    
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970 500 500
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700   425 425
Wood trim     0 0    
Blind spot warning system         600 600
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         2,835 2,835
F Sport Package         3,145 3,155
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325        
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791    
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902 460 460
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651   280 280
Wood trim     0 0    
Blind spot warning system         552 552
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         2,616 2,616
F Sport Package         2,893 2,904
Options (change) 11,850 11,850 9,050 8,350 7,894 7,904
Options (change) 11,022 11,022 8,418 7,767 7,060 7,071
Destination 875 875 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $47,525 $50,745 $50,500 $69,855 $47,099 $50,729

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,911
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,511
Model Year201220122012201220182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassISIS
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8241hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,525$50,745$50,500$69,855$47,099$50,729
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-200-700-1,485-1,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,525$49,045$50,300$69,155$45,614$48,744
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$2,775$21,630$0$3,130

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

Model Year201220122012201220182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassISIS
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG300350
Body4dr 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
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0
AWD $1700    
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $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
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning    $200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0$0
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0  
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Performance meter    $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
Door sill trim plates   $100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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
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
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
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,405$6,105$4,605$5,105$5,890$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$200$700$1,485$1,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-186-653-254-316

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

Model Year20122018
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

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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%

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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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 exterior trim0No
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
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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 exterior trim0No
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
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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