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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: $50,459

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $1,356

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,712

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $1,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassIS
TrimC250 SportC350 Sport350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,350 $41,400 $41,370
Base Invoice $32,876 $38,502 $38,474
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,530 1,530  
Special order charge 250 250  
Premium 1 Package 2,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Proximity key 650 650  
Rear side airbags 420 420  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 210
Rear spoiler 300   389
Illuminated door sill trim plates 750 750 425
Wood trim   0  
F Sport Package     3,155
Blind spot warning system     600
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,835
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,423 1,423  
Special order charge 250 250  
Premium 1 Package 2,325    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Proximity key 605 605  
Rear side airbags 391 391  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 192
Rear spoiler 279   259
Illuminated door sill trim plates 698 698 280
Wood trim   0  
F Sport Package     2,904
Blind spot warning system     552
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,616
Options (change) 15,560 12,760 8,114
Options (change) 14,490 11,886 7,263
Destination 905 905 975
Total Price $51,815 $55,065 $50,459
Total Invoice $48,271 $51,293 $46,712

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $716
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $963
Model Year201320132017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassIS
TrimC250 SportC350 Sport350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$51,815$55,065$50,459
Adjustments for Features-640-9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,175$54,075$50,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0
Total Invoice$48,271$51,293$46,712
Adjustments for Features-596-9220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,675$50,371$46,712
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,696$0

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

Model Year201320132017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassIS
TrimC250 SportC350 Sport350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter  $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Wood trim $300 
Total Value of Features$5,755$6,105$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-596-9220

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

Model Year20132017
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95048%
Total Not Requested105052%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95048%
Total Not Requested105052%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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 - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested132545%
Total Not Requested160055%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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