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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: $50,609

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $4,741

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,852

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $4,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassIS
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $41,370
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $38,474
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Lighting Package 800 800 800 800 800  
Heated front seats 580 580 580      
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520      
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,250 2,250 2,250  
Parktronic Package 970 970 970 970 970  
Sport Package 2,175          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Heated steering wheel 250 250       150
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440 440 440 210
Rear spoiler 350 350       389
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
designo Package         550  
Wood trim         0  
F Sport Package           3,155
Blind spot warning system           600
Obstacle detection, rear           500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.           2,835
Illuminated door sill trim plates           425
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502  
Lighting Package 744 744 744 744 744  
Heated front seats 539 539 539      
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414      
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,092 2,092 2,092  
Parktronic Package 902 902 902 902 902  
Sport Package 2,023          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669  
Heated steering wheel 233 233       140
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409 409 409 192
Rear spoiler 326 326       259
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
designo Package         512  
Wood trim         0  
F Sport Package           2,904
Blind spot warning system           552
Obstacle detection, rear           460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.           2,616
Illuminated door sill trim plates           280
Options (change) 15,475 13,300 11,450 9,350 9,900 8,264
Options (change) 14,392 12,369 10,647 8,694 9,206 7,403
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $55,350 $55,672 $63,175 $75,525 $84,075 $50,609
Total Invoice $51,541 $51,557 $58,816 $70,302 $78,254 $46,852

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,698
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,589
Model Year201620162016201620162017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassIS
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8306hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$55,350$55,672$63,175$75,525$84,075$50,609
Adjustments for Features-2,215-3,365-4,665-4,190-6,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,135$52,307$58,510$71,335$77,985$50,609
Cost Above Minimum$828$0$6,203$19,028$25,678$0
Total Invoice$51,541$51,557$58,816$70,302$78,254$46,852
Adjustments for Features-2,063-3,116-4,343-3,900-5,6680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,478$48,441$54,473$66,402$72,586$46,852
Cost Above Minimum$1,037$0$6,032$17,961$24,145$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassIS
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD  $1700   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Eco accelerator $100    
Electronic engine sound enhancement     $0
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $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$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
High performance brake pads (optional)     $0
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Rear side airbags     $300
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$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 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$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$1200 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support     $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Boost gauge   $75$75 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Performance meter     $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250 
Leather seating surfaces    $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150 
Metal pedals$75 $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$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$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$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$300 
Wood trim    $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,605$9,755$11,055$10,580$12,480$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,215$3,365$4,665$4,190$6,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,063-3,116-4,343-3,900-5,6680

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

Model Year20162017
ModelC-ClassIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in110.2 in
Length184.5 in184.3 in
Width71.3 in71.3 in
Height56.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,584 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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested42538%
Total Not Requested70062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75044%
Total Not Requested95056%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-300300%
Total Not Requested200-200%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75044%
Total Not Requested95056%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-300300%
Total Not Requested200-200%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75044%
Total Not Requested95056%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested37583%
Total Not Requested7517%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500Yes
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 seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested212573%
Total Not Requested80027%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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