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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: $42,439

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $14,546

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,224

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $15,844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820092009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassISIS
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400 $31,155 $36,605
Base Invoice $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092 $27,727 $32,578
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620      
Rear spoiler 350 350     389 389
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350        
Sport Package   0        
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370      
Wood trim     0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear         500 500
Luxury Plus Package         2,380 2,380
X-Package         1,491 1,491
Navigation system         2,550 2,550
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system         2,850 2,850
Sunroof         0 0
iPod integration         299 299
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507      
Rear spoiler 326 326     268 268
Illuminated door sill trim plates 326 326        
Sport Package   0        
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274      
Wood trim     0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear         400 400
Luxury Plus Package         2,142 2,142
X-Package         1,193 1,193
Navigation system         2,150 2,150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system         2,280 2,280
Sunroof         0 0
iPod integration         239 239
Options (change) 3,040 3,040 3,710 720 10,459 10,459
Options (change) 2,829 2,829 3,451 670 8,672 8,672
Destination 995 995 995 995 825 825
Total Price $56,985 $62,935 $76,305 $106,115 $42,439 $47,889
Total Invoice $53,068 $58,601 $71,034 $98,757 $37,224 $42,075

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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: $13,081
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,480
Model Year201820182018201820092009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassISIS
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T9T9M6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8590, 13590, 13194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$56,985$62,935$76,305$106,115$42,439$47,889
Adjustments for Features-1,465-3,165-7,990-8,6900-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,520$59,770$68,315$97,425$42,439$46,939
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$12,795$41,905$0$4,500
Total Invoice$53,068$58,601$71,034$98,757$37,224$42,075
Adjustments for Features-1,364-2,947-7,438-8,0870-835
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,704$55,654$63,596$90,670$37,224$41,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$11,892$38,966$0$4,016

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

Model Year201820182018201820092009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassISIS
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400  
6-speed manual    $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0   $0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100  
Power trunk closer  $350$350  
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100  
Drift mode   $0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player    $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25$25  
Satellite radio  $200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station  $75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,130$7,830$12,655$13,355$4,665$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,465$3,165$7,990$8,690$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,364-2,947-7,438-8,0870-835

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

Model Year20182009
ModelE-ClassIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in107.5 in
Length193.8 in180.1 in
Width73.7 in70.9 in
Height57.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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 system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested215083%
Total Not Requested45017%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested215083%
Total Not Requested45017%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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