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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: $51,469

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $23,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122020
ModelE-ClassE-ClassIS
TrimE550E63 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,790 $88,900 $42,180
Premium 1 Package 4,450 2,550  
Rear Seat Package 440    
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Rear side airbags 420 420  
Heated steering wheel 490   150
Rear spoiler 300   389
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 850 425
F Sport Package     3,155
Blind spot warning system     600
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,835
Sunshade, rear, power     210
Premium 1 Package 4,139 2,372  
Rear Seat Package 409    
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669    
Rear side airbags 391 391  
Heated steering wheel 456   140
Rear spoiler 279   259
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 791 280
F Sport Package     2,904
Blind spot warning system     552
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,616
Sunshade, rear, power     192
Options (change) 13,990 10,190 8,264
Options (change) 13,012 9,479 7,403
Destination 875 875 1,025
Total Price $74,655 $99,965 $51,469

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,171
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,327
Model Year201220122020
ModelE-ClassE-ClassIS
TrimE550E63 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8518hp V8306hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$74,655$99,965$51,469
Adjustments for Features-4,015-3,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,640$95,975$51,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,335$0

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

Model Year201220122020
ModelE-ClassE-ClassIS
TrimE550E63 AMG350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter  $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$10,155$10,130$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,015$3,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,737-3,7130

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

Model Year20122020
ModelE-ClassIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in110.2 in
Length191.7 in184.3 in
Width73.0 in71.3 in
Height57.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested225086%
Total Not Requested36514%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75042%
Total Not Requested105058%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested122580%
Total Not Requested31520%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75042%
Total Not Requested105058%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested27561%
Total Not Requested17539%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested162556%
Total Not Requested130044%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%

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