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

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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,230

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $10,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,491

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $9,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelSLCSLCISIS
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $48,400 $61,350 $43,360 $47,640
Base Invoice $45,012 $57,056 $40,325 $44,305
Premium 3 Package 9,600 6,650    
Premium 1 Package 2,500      
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Rear spoiler 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Adaptive cruise control     1,500 1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,520 3,520
Xenon HID headlights     875 875
F Sport Package     2,550 2,550
Premium 3 Package 8,928 6,185    
Premium 1 Package 2,325      
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Rear spoiler 326      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460
Adaptive cruise control     1,380 1,380
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,245 3,245
Xenon HID headlights     807 807
F Sport Package     2,349 2,349
Options (change) 13,940 7,370 8,945 8,945
Options (change) 12,965 6,855 8,241 8,241
Destination 995 995 925 925
Total Price $63,335 $69,715 $53,230 $57,510
Total Invoice $58,972 $64,906 $49,491 $53,471

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,631
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelSLCSLCISIS
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine241hp I4362hp V6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11270, 12270, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18255/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$63,335$69,715$53,230$57,510
Adjustments for Features-4,135-4,13500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,200$65,580$53,230$57,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,380$0$4,280
Total Invoice$58,972$64,906$49,491$53,471
Adjustments for Features-3,850-3,85000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,122$61,056$49,491$53,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,934$0$3,980

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2018201820152015
ModelSLCSLCISIS
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Roll bar$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500  
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$8,375$8,375$4,240$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,135$4,135$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,850-3,85000

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182015
ModelSLCIS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.7 in107.5 in
Length162.8 in182.5 in
Width71.5 in70.9 in
Height51.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,807 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in25.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Analog clock25No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested175035%
Total Not Requested319065%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested91565%
Total Not Requested50035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested175038%
Total Not Requested281562%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
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, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested127578%
Total Not Requested35022%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/40YR18 tires400No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested92551%
Total Not Requested90049%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
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, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested127578%
Total Not Requested35022%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/40YR18 tires400No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested92551%
Total Not Requested90049%

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