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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: $41,715

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $8,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,997

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $11,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassISIS
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,800 $39,400 $42,100 $60,250 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $33,294 $36,642 $39,153 $56,033 $26,389 $31,186
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500        
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Multimedia Package 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Proximity key 650 650 650 650    
Wood trim     0 0    
AMG Leather Package       3,090    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system         2,850 2,850
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,990 3,990
Sport Package         3,695 3,695
Headlight washers         100 100
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628      
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325        
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Multimedia Package 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669    
Proximity key 605 605 605 605    
Wood trim     0 0    
AMG Leather Package       2,874    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system         2,280 2,280
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,302 3,302
Sport Package         2,956 2,956
Headlight washers         80 80
Options (change) 13,790 13,790 11,290 12,630 11,135 11,135
Options (change) 12,826 12,826 10,501 11,747 9,018 9,018
Destination 925 925 925 925 590 590
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $50,515 $54,115 $54,315 $75,505 $41,715 $47,165
Total Invoice $47,045 $50,393 $50,579 $70,405 $35,997 $40,794

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,495
Model Year201420142014201420062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassISIS
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$50,515$54,115$54,315$75,505$41,715$47,165
Adjustments for Features-3,815-5,665-4,365-4,7150-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,700$48,450$49,950$70,790$41,715$46,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$3,250$24,090$0$4,400
Total Invoice$47,045$50,393$50,579$70,405$35,997$40,794
Adjustments for Features-3,553-5,275-4,065-4,3970-908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,492$45,118$46,514$66,008$35,997$39,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,626$3,022$22,516$0$3,889

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

Model Year201420142014201420062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassISIS
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual    $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0
AWD $1700    
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer   $100  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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  
Wood trim  $300$300  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,480$7,330$6,030$6,380$1,665$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,815$5,665$4,365$4,715$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,553-5,275-4,065-4,3970-908

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

Model Year20142006
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 Weight3,429 lb.3,456 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested75048%
Total Not Requested80052%
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
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested75048%
Total Not Requested80052%
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
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
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
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
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
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested175067%
Total Not Requested85033%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested175067%
Total Not Requested85033%

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