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Lexus RC vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $69,515

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $3,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,711

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $3,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelRCE-Class (2-door)
TrimFE550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $62,400 $56,590
Base Invoice $58,032 $52,629
Premium Package F 4,400  
Adaptive cruise control 500  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,840  
Sunroof 1,100  
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear spoiler   300
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Premium Package F 4,048  
Adaptive cruise control 460  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,620  
Sunroof 1,012  
Leather seating surfaces 736  
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Rear spoiler   279
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Options (change) 9,640 12,050
Options (change) 8,876 11,207
Destination 925 875
Total Price $72,965 $69,515
Total Invoice $67,833 $64,711

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,347
Model Year20152012
ModelRCE-Class (2-door)
TrimFE550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine467hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$72,965$69,515
Adjustments for Features0-2,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,965$67,125
Total Invoice$67,833$64,711
Adjustments for Features0-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,833$62,486

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20152012
ModelRCE-Class (2-door)
TrimFE550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,665$9,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,225

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20152012
ModelRCE-Class (2-door)
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.5 in108.7 in
Length184.8 in185.0 in
Width72.4 in70.3 in
Height54.9 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,958 lb.3,773 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft315.9 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 headlights250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested64029%
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 system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172575%
Total Not Requested59025%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
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, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

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