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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: $61,480

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $5,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,322

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $5,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelRCC-Class
TrimFC55
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,805 $54,450
Base Invoice $58,408 $50,639
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,610  
Sunroof 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   765
Xenon HID headlights   790
Navigation system   2,210
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,408  
Sunroof 1,012  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   711
Xenon HID headlights   735
Navigation system   2,055
Options (change) 3,710 4,955
Options (change) 3,420 4,608
Destination 950 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $67,465 $61,480
Total Invoice $62,778 $57,322

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,074
Model Year20162006
ModelRCC-Class
TrimFC55
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine467hp V8362hp V8
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$67,465$61,480
Adjustments for Features-4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,055$61,480
Total Invoice$62,778$57,322
Adjustments for Features-3820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,396$57,322

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

Model Year20162006
ModelRCC-Class
TrimFC55
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,625$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3820

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

Model Year20162006
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 Weight3,958 lb.3,540 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 F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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