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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: $41,615

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $6,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,917

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $9,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassISIS
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $26,389 $31,186
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200    
Satellite radio 460            
Leather Seating Package 1,950 1,950          
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450 450 450    
Heated front seats 580 580          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850 850   850    
Parktronic Package   970          
Premium Package   700          
Blind spot warning system   550          
Leather seating surfaces     1,620        
AMG Leather Package       2,590      
Obstacle detection, rear           500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.           3,990 3,990
Sport Package           3,695 3,695
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system           2,850 2,850
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046    
Satellite radio 428            
Leather Seating Package 1,814 1,814          
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419 419 419    
Heated front seats 539 539          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791 791   791    
Parktronic Package   902          
Premium Package   651          
Blind spot warning system   512          
Leather seating surfaces     1,507        
AMG Leather Package       2,409      
Obstacle detection, rear           400 400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.           3,302 3,302
Sport Package           2,956 2,956
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system           2,280 2,280
Options (change) 7,210 8,970 5,840 5,960 4,220 11,035 11,035
Options (change) 6,707 8,344 5,433 5,544 3,926 8,938 8,938
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 590 590
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $48,455 $53,822 $60,235 $73,055 $78,915 $41,615 $47,065
Total Invoice $45,135 $49,843 $56,090 $68,012 $73,462 $35,917 $40,714

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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: $3,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,177
Model Year2018201820182018201820062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassISIS
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T9T7T7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$48,455$53,822$60,235$73,055$78,915$41,615$47,065
Adjustments for Features-3,265-5,590-6,365-5,615-6,3150-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,190$48,232$53,870$67,440$72,600$41,615$46,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,042$8,680$22,250$27,410$0$4,400
Total Invoice$45,135$49,843$56,090$68,012$73,462$35,917$40,714
Adjustments for Features-3,041-5,177-5,927-5,227-5,8790-908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,094$44,666$50,163$62,785$67,583$35,917$39,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,572$8,069$20,691$25,489$0$3,889

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

Model Year2018201820182018201820062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassISIS
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200  
6-speed manual     $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0$0
AWD  $1700    
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150  
Eco accelerator $100     
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
Semi-automated parking system $500     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250   $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$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 
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  
Rear spoiler   $200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Aux input     $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
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  
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
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$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$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000     
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,830$9,155$9,930$9,180$9,880$3,565$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,265$5,590$6,365$5,615$6,315$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,041-5,177-5,927-5,227-5,8790-908

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

Model Year20182006
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 Capacity17.4 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Total Requested190073%
Total Not Requested70027%

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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Total Requested190073%
Total Not Requested70027%

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