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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: $49,080

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $4,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassIS
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,400 $55,950 $68,100 $75,700 $40,870
Premium Driver Assistance Package 3,050        
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,900 1,900 1,050 1,050  
AMG Line 2,175        
Heated front seats 580        
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440 440 210
Heated steering wheel 250       150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       450  
F Sport Package         3,155
Adaptive cruise control         500
Blind spot warning system         600
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         2,645
Premium Driver Assistance Package 2,837        
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,767 1,767 977 977  
AMG Line 2,023        
Heated front seats 539        
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409 409 192
Heated steering wheel 233       140
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       419  
F Sport Package         2,905
Adaptive cruise control         460
Blind spot warning system         552
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         2,441
Options (change) 11,315 5,260 4,410 4,860 7,260
Options (change) 10,524 4,892 4,102 4,521 6,690
Destination 995 995 995 995 950
Total Price $53,710 $62,205 $73,505 $81,555 $49,080

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,794
Model Year20202020202020202016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassIS
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8503hp V8306hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T9T9T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$53,710$62,205$73,505$81,555$49,080
Adjustments for Features-2,940-4,240-3,490-4,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,770$57,965$70,015$76,615$49,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,195$19,245$25,845$0

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

Model Year20202020202020202016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassIS
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850    
Cruise control $150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100   $100
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150    
Collision preparation system, rear$100    
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure warning$200    
Lane keeping assist$400    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$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 
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 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
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 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $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   $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge $75$75$75 
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates    $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $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 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$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 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,955$9,255$8,505$9,955$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,940$4,240$3,490$4,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-631-401-242-3340

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

Model Year20202016
ModelC-ClassIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in110.2 in
Length184.5 in183.7 in
Width71.3 in71.3 in
Height56.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 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

Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested75032%
Total Not Requested160068%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
AMG Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Total Requested42541%
Total Not Requested60059%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-500-1000%
Total Not Requested5501100%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested212577%
Total Not Requested65023%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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