Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2015 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2007

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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: $43,260

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $7,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,280

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $10,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassISIS
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900 $30,255 $35,705
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867 $26,623 $31,420
Interior Package 2,300 2,300        
Premium Package 2,700          
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Wood trim 325   0      
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440 440    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480    
AMG Leather Package     2,590      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,990 3,990
Luxury Package         3,495 3,495
X-Package         1,455 1,455
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system         2,850 2,850
Sunroof         0 0
Interior Package 2,139 2,139        
Premium Package 2,511          
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669    
Wood trim 302   0      
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409 409    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376    
AMG Leather Package     2,409      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,302 3,302
Luxury Package         2,796 2,796
X-Package         1,164 1,164
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system         2,280 2,280
Sunroof         0 0
Options (change) 11,625 8,600 8,890 6,300 12,290 12,290
Options (change) 10,810 7,997 8,267 5,858 9,942 9,942
Destination 925 925 925 925 715 715
Total Price $50,950 $58,115 $73,715 $79,125 $43,260 $48,710
Total Invoice $47,447 $54,111 $68,619 $73,650 $37,280 $42,077

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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: $3,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,242
Model Year201520152015201520072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassISIS
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$50,950$58,115$73,715$79,125$43,260$48,710
Adjustments for Features-4,215-6,215-5,065-6,2150-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,735$51,900$68,650$72,910$43,260$47,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,165$21,915$26,175$0$4,500
Total Invoice$47,447$54,111$68,619$73,650$37,280$42,077
Adjustments for Features-3,925-5,787-4,715-5,7850-821
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,522$48,324$63,904$67,865$37,280$41,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,802$20,382$24,343$0$3,976

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

Model Year201520152015201520072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassISIS
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S250350
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
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$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$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
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  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,080$10,080$8,930$10,080$3,865$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,215$6,215$5,065$6,215$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,925-5,787-4,715-5,7850-821

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

Model Year20152007
ModelC-ClassIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in107.5 in
Length184.5 in180.1 in
Width71.3 in70.9 in
Height56.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested70035%
Total Not Requested130065%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested237591%
Total Not Requested2259%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested45049%
Total Not Requested47551%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested237591%
Total Not Requested2259%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested45049%
Total Not Requested47551%

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