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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: $49,535

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $580

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,055

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassIS
TrimC250 SportC350 Sport350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,800 $42,100 $40,065
Base Invoice $33,294 $39,153 $37,261
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Satellite radio 460    
Multimedia Package 2,860 2,860  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,530 1,530  
Special order charge 250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 500
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390  
Heated front seats 750    
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 210
Proximity key 650 650  
Rear side airbags 420 420  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Wood trim   0  
F Sport Package     3,740
Adaptive cruise control     500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,995
Blind spot warning system     600
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Satellite radio 428    
Multimedia Package 2,660 2,660  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,423 1,423  
Special order charge 233 233  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 460
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293  
Heated front seats 698    
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 192
Proximity key 605 605  
Rear side airbags 391 391  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Wood trim   0  
F Sport Package     3,441
Adaptive cruise control     460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,764
Blind spot warning system     552
Options (change) 13,390 12,180 8,545
Options (change) 12,455 11,329 7,869
Destination 925 925 925
Total Price $50,115 $55,205 $49,535
Total Invoice $46,674 $51,407 $46,055

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $210
Model Year201420142015
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)?, 8450, 12835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$50,115$55,205$49,535
Adjustments for Features-890-2,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,225$53,065$49,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,840$0
Total Invoice$46,674$51,407$46,055
Adjustments for Features-829-1,9930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,845$49,414$46,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,569$0

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

Model Year201420142015
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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $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 warning$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
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 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
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 
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, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $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$5,780$7,030$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$890$2,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-829-1,9930

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

Model Year20142015
ModelC-ClassIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.2 in
Length180.7 in183.7 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height56.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,462 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 system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested112544%
Total Not Requested145056%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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