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

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

Lowest Total Price: $42,020

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $12,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,135

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $11,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015200720072007
ModelRCRCC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350FC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,790 $62,400 $29,650 $38,000 $38,600
Base Invoice $39,796 $58,032 $27,575 $35,340 $35,898
Luxury Package 2,700        
Sunroof 1,100 1,100      
All Weather Package 220        
F Sport Package 3,985        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,610 2,840      
Fog lights 410        
Power driver seat     600    
Entertainment Package     1,460 1,460 1,460
Sunroof Package     1,790 1,790 1,790
Xenon HID headlights     790 790 790
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690 690
Folding second row seats     290 290 290
Heated front seats     680 680 680
Bluetooth cell phone link     765 765 765
Telematics service, such as OnStar     820 820 820
Navigation system     2,210 2,210 2,210
Leather upholstery, extended coverage     1,500 1,500 1,500
Luxury Package 2,484        
Sunroof 1,012 1,012      
All Weather Package 201        
F Sport Package 3,668        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,408 2,620      
Fog lights 376        
Power driver seat     558    
Entertainment Package     1,358 1,358 1,358
Sunroof Package     1,665 1,665 1,665
Xenon HID headlights     735 735 735
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642 642
Folding second row seats     270 270 270
Heated front seats     633 633 633
Bluetooth cell phone link     711 711 711
Telematics service, such as OnStar     763 763 763
Navigation system     2,055 2,055 2,055
Leather upholstery, extended coverage     1,395 1,395 1,395
Options (change) 11,025 3,940 11,595 10,995 10,995
Options (change) 10,149 3,632 10,785 10,227 10,227
Destination 925 925 775 775 775
Total Price $54,740 $67,265 $42,020 $49,770 $50,370
Total Invoice $50,870 $62,589 $39,135 $46,342 $46,900

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,403
Model Year20152015200720072007
ModelRCRCC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350FC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6467hp V8201hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17835, 17320, 12320, 12320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$54,740$67,265$42,020$49,770$50,370
Adjustments for Features-3,585-1,1600-300-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,155$66,105$42,020$49,470$48,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,950$0$7,450$6,825
Total Invoice$50,870$62,589$39,135$46,342$46,900
Adjustments for Features-3,332-1,0790-279-1,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,538$61,510$39,135$46,063$45,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,972$0$6,928$6,345

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

Model Year20152015200720072007
ModelRCRCC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim350FC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100    
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app$25$25   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
High performance brake pads (optional)$0    
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Second-row high console $250   
Second-row low console$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75   
Wiper de-icer$25    
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Retractable rear spoiler $400   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200   
HD radio$50$50   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50 $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25$25$25
Performance meter $150   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300
Heated front seats$200 $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50    
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200   
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$7,975$5,550$4,390$4,690$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,585$1,160$0$300$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,332-1,0790-279-1,420

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

Model Year20152007
ModelRCC-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in106.9 in
Length184.8 in178.4 in
Width72.4 in68.0 in
Height54.9 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,749 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested160067%
Total Not Requested77533%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85029%
Total Not Requested207571%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
App support0No
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
App support0No
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%

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