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

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,425

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $22,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,583

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $23,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassISIS
TrimE350 / E320E500E55250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,050 $58,400 $81,800 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $46,547 $54,312 $76,074 $26,389 $31,186
Premium Package 2,950 3,550 3,650    
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500        
Lighting Package 990 990 990    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100 1,100 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690        
Proximity key 1,080 1,080 1,080    
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925    
Sport Package       3,695 3,695
Navigation system       2,550 2,550
Headlight washers       100 100
Premium Package 2,744 3,302 3,395    
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395        
Lighting Package 921 921 921    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023 1,023 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642        
Proximity key 1,004 1,004 1,004    
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860    
Sport Package       2,956 2,956
Navigation system       2,168 2,168
Headlight washers       80 80
Options (change) 9,235 7,645 7,745 6,845 6,845
Options (change) 8,589 7,110 7,203 5,604 5,604
Destination 775 775 775 590 590
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $60,060 $66,820 $92,020 $37,425 $42,875
Total Invoice $55,911 $62,197 $85,752 $32,583 $37,380

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,932
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassISIS
TrimE350 / E320E500E55250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8469hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12420, 12420, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-17245/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$60,060$66,820$92,020$37,425$42,875
Adjustments for Features-1,500-3,275-4,7250-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,560$63,545$87,295$37,425$41,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,985$28,735$0$4,400
Total Invoice$55,911$62,197$85,752$32,583$37,380
Adjustments for Features-1,396-3,048-4,4030-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,515$59,149$81,349$32,583$36,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,634$26,834$0$3,882

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

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassISIS
TrimE350 / E320E500E55250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row  $125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,615$5,390$6,840$2,115$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$3,275$4,725$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,396-3,048-4,4030-915

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

Model Year20062006
ModelE-ClassIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in107.5 in
Length189.7 in180.1 in
Width71.7 in70.9 in
Height57.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested190070%
Total Not Requested82530%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested190070%
Total Not Requested82530%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110054%
Total Not Requested95046%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested190073%
Total Not Requested70027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested190073%
Total Not Requested70027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

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