Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2011 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: $74,215

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $1,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,985

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $2,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelC-ClassRC
TrimC63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,200 $62,400
Base Invoice $54,126 $58,032
Multimedia Package 3,350  
AMG Leather Package 3,030  
Lighting Package 985  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Rearview camera 460  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Proximity key 1,140  
Carbon fiber trim 2,590  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,000  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,840
Active rear differential   1,750
Premium Package F   4,400
Leather seating surfaces   800
Sunroof   1,100
Multimedia Package 3,115  
AMG Leather Package 2,818  
Lighting Package 916  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Rearview camera 428  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Proximity key 1,060  
Carbon fiber trim 2,409  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,860  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,620
Active rear differential   1,612
Premium Package F   4,048
Leather seating surfaces   736
Sunroof   1,012
Options (change) 14,935 10,890
Options (change) 13,889 10,028
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $76,110 $74,215
Total Invoice $70,990 $68,985

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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: $2,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,130
Model Year20112015
ModelC-ClassRC
TrimC63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine451hp V8467hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$76,110$74,215
Adjustments for Features0-135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,110$74,080
Total Invoice$70,990$68,985
Adjustments for Features0-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,990$68,860

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

Model Year20112015
ModelC-ClassRC
TrimC63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
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 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,055$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-125

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

Model Year20112015
ModelC-ClassRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in107.5 in
Length182.3 in184.8 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height56.3 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.3,958 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested107565%
Total Not Requested59035%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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 system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200Yes
LED headlights250No
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 seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested90040%
Total Not Requested134060%

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