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

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $75,279

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $3,516

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,907

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $3,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelC-ClassRC
TrimAMG C63F
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $67,500 $64,165
Base Invoice $62,775 $59,673
Multimedia Package 2,200  
AMG Leather Package 2,590  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Polished alloy wheels 1,950 1,500
Carbon fiber trim 1,300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Adaptive cruise control   500
Premium Package F   3,240
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,550
Leather seating surfaces   800
Sunroof   1,100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   449
Multimedia Package 2,046  
AMG Leather Package 2,409  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,014  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Polished alloy wheels 1,814 1,380
Carbon fiber trim 1,209  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Adaptive cruise control   460
Premium Package F   2,981
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,355
Leather seating surfaces   736
Sunroof   1,012
Illuminated door sill trim plates   335
Options (change) 10,300 10,139
Options (change) 9,581 9,259
Destination 995 975
Total Price $78,795 $75,279
Total Invoice $73,351 $69,907

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,001
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,034
Model Year20182017
ModelC-ClassRC
TrimAMG C63F
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine469hp V8467hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$78,795$75,279
Adjustments for Features-1,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,280$75,279
Total Invoice$73,351$69,907
Adjustments for Features-1,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,941$69,907

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

Model Year20182017
ModelC-ClassRC
TrimAMG C63F
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row high console $250
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
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 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
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 headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
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 thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Suggestive steering$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,180$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4100

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

Model Year20182017
ModelC-ClassRC
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.8 in107.5 in
Length184.5 in184.8 in
Width71.3 in72.4 in
Height55.3 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,003 lb.3,958 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume10.5 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
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 detection100No
Total Requested165074%
Total Not Requested59026%
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 recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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