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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: $74,215

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $4,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,985

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $4,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelRCC-Class
TrimFC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $62,400 $61,430
Base Invoice $58,032 $57,130
Premium Package F 4,400  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,840  
Sunroof 1,100  
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Active rear differential 1,750  
Multimedia Package   2,790
Lighting Package   1,290
AMG Leather Package   2,590
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Lane departure warning   850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Proximity key   650
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Carbon fiber trim   2,590
Premium Package F 4,048  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,620  
Sunroof 1,012  
Leather seating surfaces 736  
Active rear differential 1,612  
Multimedia Package   2,595
Lighting Package   1,200
AMG Leather Package   2,409
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Lane departure warning   791
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Proximity key   605
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Carbon fiber trim   2,409
Options (change) 10,890 15,140
Options (change) 10,028 14,082
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $74,215 $79,145
Total Invoice $68,985 $73,787

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,229
Model Year20152012
ModelRCC-Class
TrimFC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine467hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$74,215$79,145
Adjustments for Features0-615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,215$78,530
Total Invoice$68,985$73,787
Adjustments for Features0-573
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,985$73,214

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

Model Year20152012
ModelRCC-Class
TrimFC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,540$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-573

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

Model Year20152012
ModelRCC-Class
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.5 in108.7 in
Length184.8 in180.7 in
Width72.4 in69.7 in
Height54.9 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,958 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in50.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft311.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200Yes
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested74033%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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