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

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Lexus RC vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $64,795

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $9,284

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,326

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $8,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelRCCLA
TrimFAMG CLA45
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,165 $49,950
Base Invoice $59,673 $46,454
Premium Package F 3,240  
Adaptive cruise control 500  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 300 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates 449 350
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Sunroof 1,100  
Convenience Package   500
Parktronic Package   970
Premium Package   2,350
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650
Multimedia Package   2,300
Driver Assistance Package   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850
Carbon fiber trim   950
Sunroof, large   1,480
Premium Package F 2,981  
Adaptive cruise control 460  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 276 279
Illuminated door sill trim plates 335 326
Leather seating surfaces 736  
Sunroof 1,012  
Convenience Package   465
Parktronic Package   902
Premium Package   2,186
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535
Multimedia Package   2,139
Driver Assistance Package   1,395
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791
Carbon fiber trim   884
Sunroof, large   1,376
Options (change) 8,939 13,920
Options (change) 8,155 12,947
Destination 975 925
Total Price $74,079 $64,795
Total Invoice $68,803 $60,326

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,994
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,931
Model Year20172017
ModelRCCLA
TrimFAMG CLA45
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine467hp V8375hp I4
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$74,079$64,795
Adjustments for Features0-3,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,079$61,085
Total Invoice$68,803$60,326
Adjustments for Features0-3,454
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,803$56,872

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20172017
ModelRCCLA
TrimFAMG CLA45
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure warning $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Performance meter$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Interior trim, special color $0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,080$10,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,454

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20172017
ModelRCCLA
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in106.3 in
Length184.8 in182.3 in
Width72.4 in70.0 in
Height54.9 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,958 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft313.1 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 Requested140063%
Total Not Requested84037%
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 CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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