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

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Lexus RC vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $74,079

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $43,346

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,803

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $40,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelRCCLS
TrimFAMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,165 $108,900
Base Invoice $59,673 $101,277
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550  
Adaptive cruise control 500  
Premium Package F 3,240  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 449  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 300  
Sunroof 1,100  
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250
Premium Package   2,500
Carbon fiber trim   2,850
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355  
Adaptive cruise control 460  
Premium Package F 2,981  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 335  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 276  
Sunroof 1,012  
Leather seating surfaces 736  
Driver Assistance Package   2,093
Premium Package   2,325
Carbon fiber trim   2,651
Options (change) 8,939 7,600
Options (change) 8,155 7,069
Destination 975 925
Total Price $74,079 $117,425
Total Invoice $68,803 $109,271

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,431
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,172
Model Year20172017
ModelRCCLS
TrimFAMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine467hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$74,079$117,425
Adjustments for Features0-8,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,079$108,510
Total Invoice$68,803$109,271
Adjustments for Features0-8,296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,803$100,975

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172017
ModelRCCLS
TrimFAMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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
Power trunk closer $350
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
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 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,715$13,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,296

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172017
ModelRCCLS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in113.2 in
Length184.8 in194.5 in
Width72.4 in74.1 in
Height54.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,958 lb.4,420 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

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%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200Yes
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 seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested215096%
Total Not Requested904%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

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