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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: $810

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,055

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassIS
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900 $40,065
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867 $37,261
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Premium Package 2,700        
Lighting Package 800        
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420  
Special order charge 250 250      
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440 440 210
Blind spot warning system 550 550 550 550 600
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
Wood trim     0    
F Sport Package         3,740
Adaptive cruise control         500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         2,995
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502  
Premium Package 2,511        
Lighting Package 744        
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391  
Special order charge 233 233      
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409 409 192
Blind spot warning system 512 512 512 512 552
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
Wood trim     0    
F Sport Package         3,441
Adaptive cruise control         460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         2,764
Options (change) 11,020 7,520 7,270 7,270 8,545
Options (change) 10,249 6,994 6,761 6,761 7,869
Destination 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $50,345 $57,035 $72,095 $80,095 $49,535
Total Invoice $46,886 $53,108 $67,113 $74,553 $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 C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $463
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassIS
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8306hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$50,345$57,035$72,095$80,095$49,535
Adjustments for Features-1,390-3,040-3,090-4,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,955$53,995$69,005$75,405$49,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,040$20,050$26,450$0
Total Invoice$46,886$53,108$67,113$74,553$46,055
Adjustments for Features-1,294-2,831-2,876-4,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,592$50,277$64,237$70,188$46,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,685$18,645$24,596$0

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

Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassIS
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50    
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights$1000   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood    $50
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,955$9,605$9,655$11,255$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,390$3,040$3,090$4,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,294-2,831-2,876-4,3650

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

Model Year20152015
ModelC-ClassIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in110.2 in
Length184.5 in183.7 in
Width71.3 in71.3 in
Height56.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

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 control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested162563%
Total Not Requested95037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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