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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $43,185 Lexus IS 250 | |||||||
| Difference: $7,300 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,163 Lexus IS 250 | |||||||
| Difference: $6,852 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S | 250 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $38,400 | $48,590 | $63,900 | $71,900 | $35,065 | $40,320 | $61,750 |
| Base Invoice | $35,712 | $45,189 | $59,427 | $66,867 | $32,611 | $37,496 | $57,430 |
| 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 | 500 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | |||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,590 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,410 | 3,410 | 3,410 | ||||
| F Sport Package | 2,440 | 2,440 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 875 | ||||||
| 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 | 460 | 460 | 460 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | |||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,409 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,145 | 3,145 | 3,145 | ||||
| F Sport Package | 2,245 | 2,245 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 807 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 11,160 | 8,460 | 8,450 | 5,860 | 7,225 | 6,350 | 3,910 |
| Options (change) | 10,378 | 7,867 | 7,858 | 5,449 | 6,657 | 5,850 | 3,605 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $50,485 | $57,975 | $73,275 | $78,685 | $43,185 | $47,565 | $66,555 |
| Total Invoice | $47,015 | $53,981 | $68,210 | $73,241 | $40,163 | $44,241 | $61,930 |
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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: $3,335 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,160 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S | 250 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 329hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 416hp V8 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 | T6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 300, 14 | 300, 14 | 300, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-19 |
| Total Price | $50,485 | $57,975 | $73,275 | $78,685 | $43,185 | $47,565 | $66,555 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,965 | -6,265 | -4,815 | -5,965 | 0 | -50 | -1,125 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,520 | $51,710 | $68,460 | $72,720 | $43,185 | $47,515 | $65,430 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,190 | $21,940 | $26,200 | $0 | $4,330 | $22,245 |
| Total Invoice | $47,015 | $53,981 | $68,210 | $73,241 | $40,163 | $44,241 | $61,930 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,692 | -5,833 | -4,482 | -5,552 | 0 | -47 | -1,047 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,323 | $48,148 | $63,728 | $67,689 | $40,163 | $44,194 | $60,883 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,825 | $20,405 | $24,366 | $0 | $4,031 | $20,720 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus IS
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S | 250 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| 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 | $75 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Second-row low console | $100 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $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 | $0 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| 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 | $200 | $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 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $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 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $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 leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | ||||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $9,055 | $11,355 | $9,905 | $11,055 | $5,090 | $5,140 | $6,215 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,965 | $6,265 | $4,815 | $5,965 | $0 | $50 | $1,125 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,692 | -5,833 | -4,482 | -5,552 | 0 | -47 | -1,047 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus IS
| Model Year | 2015 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | IS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 107.5 in |
| Length | 184.5 in | 180.1 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,418 lb. | 3,456 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 17.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 54.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 43.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.1 in | 36.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 52.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.2 in | 30.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.6 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 49% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 55% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 49% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 22% |
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 30% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 22% |
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 30% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS F
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 22% |
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