Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2013 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2012

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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: $51,235

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $27,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,629

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $25,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelE-Class (2-door)ISIS
TrimE550250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $66,220 $41,190 $46,640
Base Invoice $61,585 $38,308 $43,374
Premium 1 Package 3,400    
Premium 2 Package 2,450    
Driver Assistance Package 2,950    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 750    
Adaptive cruise control   1,500 1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,015 4,015
Luxury Package   3,055 3,055
Headlight washers   100 100
Premium 1 Package 3,162    
Premium 2 Package 2,279    
Driver Assistance Package 2,744    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 698    
Adaptive cruise control   1,380 1,380
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,701 3,701
Luxury Package   2,813 2,813
Headlight washers   92 92
Options (change) 11,240 9,170 9,170
Options (change) 10,454 8,446 8,446
Destination 905 875 875
Total Price $78,365 $51,235 $56,685
Total Invoice $72,944 $47,629 $52,695

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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: $24,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,974
Model Year201320122012
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$78,365$51,235$56,685
Adjustments for Features-2,5150-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,850$51,235$55,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$72,944$47,629$52,695
Adjustments for Features-2,3410-976
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,603$47,629$51,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,090

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

Model Year201320122012
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  
Remote app$25  
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  
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 
App support$0  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
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$10,730$8,215$9,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,515$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3410-976

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

Model Year20132012
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested147567%
Total Not Requested71533%
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%
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 alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested205096%
Total Not Requested754%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested205096%
Total Not Requested754%

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