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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: $65,194

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $9,671

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,524

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $12,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelC-ClassIS
TrimC63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,800 $56,610
Base Invoice $55,614 $50,382
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Proximity key 650  
Wood trim 0  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,010
iPod integration   299
Headlight washers   100
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Proximity key 605  
Wood trim 0  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,318
iPod integration   239
Headlight washers   80
Options (change) 12,460 7,759
Options (change) 11,589 6,317
Destination 905 825
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $74,865 $65,194
Total Invoice $69,808 $57,524

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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: $6,581
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,403
Model Year20132009
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$74,865$65,194
Adjustments for Features-3,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,775$65,194
Total Invoice$69,808$57,524
Adjustments for Features-2,8810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,927$57,524

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

Model Year20132009
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
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
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$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
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$6,305$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8810

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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 Year20132009
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 Weight3,924 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 Room55.0 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus IS specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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