Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2018 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2009

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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: $64,594

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $8,521

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,044

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $11,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelC-ClassIS
TrimAMG C63F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,100 $56,610
Base Invoice $61,473 $50,382
Multimedia Package 2,200  
designo Package 3,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,010
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850
iPod integration   299
Multimedia Package 2,046  
designo Package 2,883  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,318
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280
iPod integration   239
Options (change) 6,020 7,159
Options (change) 5,599 5,837
Destination 995 825
Total Price $73,115 $64,594
Total Invoice $68,067 $57,044

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,781
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,541
Model Year20182009
ModelC-ClassIS
TrimAMG C63F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8416hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$73,115$64,594
Adjustments for Features-3,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,375$64,594
Total Invoice$68,067$57,044
Adjustments for Features-3,4820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,585$57,044

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

Model Year20182009
ModelC-ClassIS
TrimAMG C63F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Suggestive steering$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,005$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4820

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

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,782 lb.3,780 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 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%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

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
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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