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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: $52,785

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $20,994

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,156

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $19,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720152015
ModelRCC-ClassC-Class
TrimFC250C350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $64,165 $39,400 $44,050
Base Invoice $59,673 $36,642 $40,967
Premium Package F 3,240    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550    
Adaptive cruise control 500    
Sunroof 1,100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 449 700 700
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Multimedia Package   2,770 2,770
Leather Package   1,750 1,750
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400 1,400
Special order charge   250 250
Proximity key   650 650
Rear spoiler   300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Wood trim     0
Premium Package F 2,981    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355    
Adaptive cruise control 460    
Sunroof 1,012    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 335 651 651
Leather seating surfaces 736    
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Multimedia Package   2,576 2,576
Leather Package   1,628 1,628
Dynamic Handling Package   1,302 1,302
Special order charge   233 233
Proximity key   605 605
Rear spoiler   279 279
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 8,639 12,460 12,460
Options (change) 7,879 11,589 11,589
Destination 975 925 925
Total Price $73,779 $52,785 $57,435
Total Invoice $68,527 $49,156 $53,481

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,209
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,502
Model Year201720152015
ModelRCC-ClassC-Class
TrimFC250C350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine467hp V8201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$73,779$52,785$57,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,215-1,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,779$51,570$55,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,300
Total Invoice$68,527$49,156$53,481
Adjustments for Features0-1,131-1,457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,527$48,025$52,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,999

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

Model Year201720152015
ModelRCC-ClassC-Class
TrimFC250C350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0  
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
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 collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rear side airbags $300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row high console$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Performance meter$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Carbon fiber trim$200  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200  
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,990$7,205$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,215$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,131-1,457

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

Model Year20172015
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.3,977 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 trim200No
LED headlights250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested155069%
Total Not Requested69031%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

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