Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2006 Lexus RC Lexus RC 2015

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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: $61,480

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $5,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,322

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $5,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelC-ClassRC
TrimC55F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $54,450 $62,400
Base Invoice $50,639 $58,032
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Satellite radio 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Navigation system 2,210  
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,840
Sunroof   1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Satellite radio 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Navigation system 2,055  
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,620
Sunroof   1,012
Options (change) 4,955 3,940
Options (change) 4,608 3,632
Destination 775 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $61,480 $67,265
Total Invoice $57,322 $62,589

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,165
Model Year20062015
ModelC-ClassRC
TrimC55F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine362hp V8467hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$61,480$67,265
Adjustments for Features0-110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,480$67,155
Total Invoice$57,322$62,589
Adjustments for Features0-102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,322$62,487

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

Model Year20062015
ModelC-ClassRC
TrimC55F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,215$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-102

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

Model Year20062015
ModelC-ClassRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.9 in107.5 in
Length178.4 in184.8 in
Width68.0 in72.4 in
Height55.6 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,540 lb.3,958 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

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