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

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Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,260

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $8,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,280

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $11,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720162016201620162016
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250350C300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,255 $35,705 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $26,623 $31,420 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495          
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990          
X-Package 1,455 1,455          
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500          
Sunroof 0 0          
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850          
Multimedia Package     2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Blind spot warning system     550 550      
Parktronic Package     970 970 970 970 970
Interior Package     2,880 2,880 2,150    
Premium 2 Package     2,220 2,220 1,520    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720
Wood trim     325 325 325 325 0
Sunshade, rear, power     440 440 440 440 440
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
designo Package           3,090 550
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796          
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302          
X-Package 1,164 1,164          
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400          
Sunroof 0 0          
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280          
Multimedia Package     2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Blind spot warning system     512 512      
Parktronic Package     902 902 902 902 902
Interior Package     2,678 2,678 2,000    
Premium 2 Package     2,065 2,065 1,414    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669 669
Wood trim     302 302 302 302 0
Sunshade, rear, power     409 409 409 409 409
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
designo Package           2,874 512
Options (change) 12,290 12,290 12,275 12,275 10,295 9,715 6,850
Options (change) 9,942 9,942 11,415 11,415 9,574 9,034 6,370
Destination 715 715 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $43,260 $48,710 $52,150 $54,647 $62,020 $75,890 $81,025
Total Invoice $37,280 $42,077 $48,564 $50,603 $57,743 $70,642 $75,418

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,079
Model Year2007200720162016201620162016
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250350C300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$43,260$48,710$52,150$54,647$62,020$75,890$81,025
Adjustments for Features0-950-4,515-6,140-7,215-6,165-6,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,260$47,760$47,635$48,507$54,805$69,725$74,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0$872$7,170$22,090$26,525
Total Invoice$37,280$42,077$48,564$50,603$57,743$70,642$75,418
Adjustments for Features0-821-4,205-5,686-6,717-5,739-6,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,280$41,256$44,359$44,917$51,026$64,903$69,028
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,976$0$558$6,667$20,544$24,669

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

Model Year2007200720162016201620162016
ModelISISC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim250350C300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD    $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600     
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150$150
Eco accelerator   $100   
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
6 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust     $250$250
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900     
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75     
Boost gauge     $75$75
Chronometer     $100$100
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150     
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,565$4,515$8,080$9,705$10,780$9,730$10,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$4,515$6,140$7,215$6,165$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-821-4,205-5,686-6,717-5,739-6,390

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

Model Year20072016
ModelISC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in111.8 in
Length180.1 in184.5 in
Width70.9 in71.3 in
Height56.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
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 Requested237591%
Total Not Requested2259%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested45049%
Total Not Requested47551%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
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 Requested237591%
Total Not Requested2259%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested45049%
Total Not Requested47551%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested165085%
Total Not Requested30015%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested50028%
Total Not Requested130072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested165085%
Total Not Requested30015%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested50028%
Total Not Requested130072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested165085%
Total Not Requested30015%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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