Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2008 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2006

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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: $40,275

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $55,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,863

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $54,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelE-ClassISIS
TrimE63 AMG250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,300 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $79,329 $26,389 $31,186
Premium II Package 1,910    
Premium I Package 1,710    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 500 500
Voice control for nav and audio 510    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200    
Sport Package   3,695 3,695
Navigation system   2,550 2,550
Headlight washers   100 100
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850 2,850
Premium II Package 1,777    
Premium I Package 1,590    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 400 400
Voice control for nav and audio 474    
Adaptive cruise control 2,046    
Sport Package   2,956 2,956
Navigation system   2,168 2,168
Headlight washers   80 80
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280 2,280
Options (change) 7,450 9,695 9,695
Options (change) 6,929 7,884 7,884
Destination 875 590 590
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $95,725 $40,275 $45,725
Total Invoice $89,233 $34,863 $39,660

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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: $50,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,035
Model Year200820062006
ModelE-ClassISIS
TrimE63 AMG250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$95,725$40,275$45,725
Adjustments for Features-4,6500-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,075$40,275$44,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$89,233$34,863$39,660
Adjustments for Features-4,3350-911
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,898$34,863$38,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,886

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

Model Year200820062006
ModelE-ClassISIS
TrimE63 AMG250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Fog light, rear$100  
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,515$1,865$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,650$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3350-911

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

Model Year20082006
ModelE-ClassIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in107.5 in
Length191.0 in180.1 in
Width71.7 in70.9 in
Height58.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,741 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 E63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested190073%
Total Not Requested70027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested190073%
Total Not Requested70027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

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