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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: $63,925

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $10,154

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,515

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $9,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelRCCLA
TrimFCLA45 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,165 $48,500
Base Invoice $59,673 $45,105
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 449 850
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Sunroof 1,100  
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Multimedia Package   2,480
Premium Package   2,300
Interior Package   1,650
Sunroof, large   1,480
Carbon fiber trim   950
Rear spoiler   300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
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 335 791
Leather seating surfaces 736  
Sunroof 1,012  
Driver Assistance Package   2,325
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Multimedia Package   2,306
Premium Package   2,139
Interior Package   1,535
Sunroof, large   1,376
Carbon fiber trim   884
Rear spoiler   279
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 8,939 14,500
Options (change) 8,155 13,485
Destination 975 925
Total Price $74,079 $63,925
Total Invoice $68,803 $59,515

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,479
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,453
Model Year20172015
ModelRCCLA
TrimFCLA45 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine467hp V8355hp 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$63,925
Adjustments for Features0-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,079$61,600
Total Invoice$68,803$59,515
Adjustments for Features0-2,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,803$57,350

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20172015
ModelRCCLA
TrimFCLA45 AMG
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 
Power rear side windows $200
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 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
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
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 
Performance meter$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,765$10,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,165

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20172015
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%

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