Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2012 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2010

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,485

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $28,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,819

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $28,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelE-Class (2-door)ISIS
TrimE550250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $64,800 $39,440 $44,890
Base Invoice $60,264 $35,495 $40,399
Premium 2 Package 2,450    
Premium 1 Package 4,000    
Driver Assistance Package 2,950    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 750    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,500 1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,015 4,015
Luxury Package   3,055 3,055
Headlight washers   100 100
Premium 2 Package 2,279    
Premium 1 Package 3,720    
Driver Assistance Package 2,744    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 698    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,200 1,200
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,325 3,325
Luxury Package   2,444 2,444
Headlight washers   80 80
Options (change) 11,840 9,170 9,170
Options (change) 11,012 7,449 7,449
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $77,515 $49,485 $54,935
Total Invoice $72,151 $43,819 $48,723

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,154
Model Year201220102010
ModelE-Class (2-door)ISIS
TrimE550250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine402hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14270, 12270, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$77,515$49,485$54,935
Adjustments for Features-2,3400-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,175$49,485$53,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$72,151$43,819$48,723
Adjustments for Features-2,1780-931
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,973$43,819$47,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,973

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201220102010
ModelE-Class (2-door)ISIS
TrimE550250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Parking guidance system - passive$250  
Wind blocker, automatic$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention$150  
Lane departure warning$200  
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Power convertible top$4000  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150  
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,380$8,040$9,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,340$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1780-931

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122010
ModelE-Class (2-door)IS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.7 in107.5 in
Length185.0 in182.5 in
Width70.3 in70.9 in
Height55.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,037 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom30.1 in25.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.5 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167575%
Total Not Requested56525%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested220097%
Total Not Requested753%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested220097%
Total Not Requested753%

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