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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: $42,490

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $17,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,510

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $16,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152015201220122012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassISISIS
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400E400 HybridE63 AMGE63 AMG S250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,800 $52,300 $62,350 $57,100 $93,600 $100,600 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $48,174 $48,639 $57,986 $53,103 $87,048 $93,558 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Premium 1 Package 4,380 4,380   4,380          
Sport Package 0 0              
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620   1,620          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720          
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300          
Obstacle detection, rear             500 500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.             3,905 3,905 3,925
Xenon HID headlights             875    
F Sport Package             2,440 2,440  
Headlight washers             100   100
Premium 1 Package 4,073 4,073   4,073          
Sport Package 0 0              
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507   1,507          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670          
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279          
Obstacle detection, rear             460 460 460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.             3,601 3,601 3,619
Xenon HID headlights             807    
F Sport Package             2,245 2,245  
Headlight washers             92   92
Options (change) 7,020 7,020 1,020 7,020 0 0 7,820 6,845 4,525
Options (change) 6,529 6,529 949 6,529 0 0 7,205 6,306 4,171
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 875 875 875
Total Price $59,745 $60,245 $64,295 $65,045 $94,525 $101,525 $42,490 $47,940 $66,700
Total Invoice $55,628 $56,093 $59,860 $60,557 $87,973 $94,483 $39,510 $44,584 $62,055

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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: $14,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,101
Model Year201520152015201520152015201220122012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassISISIS
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400E400 HybridE63 AMGE63 AMG S250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine195hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6302hp V6 H550hp V8577hp V8204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7M6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 8610, 14610, 14610, 14300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/45-17255/35-19255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$59,745$60,245$64,295$65,045$94,525$101,525$42,490$47,940$66,700
Adjustments for Features-3,240-3,240-4,265-3,215-10,215-10,6650-950-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,505$57,005$60,030$61,830$84,310$90,860$42,490$46,990$64,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,525$5,325$27,805$34,355$0$4,500$22,035
Total Invoice$55,628$56,093$59,860$60,557$87,973$94,483$39,510$44,584$62,055
Adjustments for Features-3,017-3,017-3,971-2,993-9,507-9,9250-883-2,024
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,611$53,076$55,889$57,564$78,466$84,558$39,510$43,701$60,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$3,278$4,953$25,855$31,947$0$4,191$20,521

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

Model Year201520152015201520152015201220122012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassISISIS
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400E400 HybridE63 AMGE63 AMG S250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200   
6-speed manual      $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic        $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0  $0$0$0
AWD    $1700$1700   
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100   
Power trunk closer    $350$350   
Proximity key  $250 $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 $225$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Blind spot warning system  $200      
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Knee airbag, passenger      $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200      
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  $150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150     
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25$25
Second-row low console        $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175  $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers      $75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass      $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Raised top speed limiter     $0   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 $0$0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25$25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Aux input      $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash      $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125   
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150   
iPod integration      $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0   
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225   
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25     
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror        $75
Chronometer    $100$100   
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Cornering lights    $50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Fog lights      $125$125$125
Headlight washers    $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting      $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150   
LED headlights    $1000$1000   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim        $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300$300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 $100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat    $100$100   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200  $200
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Metal pedals      $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats     $50   
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 $300$300   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100     
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200   
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0   
Polished alloy wheels  $350      
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$7,330$7,330$8,355$7,305$14,305$14,755$4,090$5,040$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,240$3,240$4,265$3,215$10,215$10,665$0$950$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,017-3,017-3,971-2,993-9,507-9,9250-883-2,024

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

Model Year20152012
ModelE-ClassIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in107.5 in
Length192.1 in180.1 in
Width73.0 in70.9 in
Height57.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested167558%
Total Not Requested119042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested167558%
Total Not Requested119042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested167558%
Total Not Requested119042%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

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, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

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, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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