Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2012 Lexus RC Lexus RC 2017

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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: $72,830

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $6,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,732

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $6,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelC-ClassRC
TrimC63 AMGF
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $61,430 $64,165
Base Invoice $57,130 $59,673
Multimedia Package 2,790  
AMG Leather Package 2,590  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Lane departure warning 850  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Proximity key 650  
Carbon fiber trim 2,590  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Premium Package F   3,240
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,550
Leather seating surfaces   800
Sunroof   1,100
Multimedia Package 2,595  
AMG Leather Package 2,409  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Lane departure warning 791  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Proximity key 605  
Carbon fiber trim 2,409  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Premium Package F   2,981
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,355
Leather seating surfaces   736
Sunroof   1,012
Options (change) 15,140 7,690
Options (change) 14,082 7,084
Destination 875 975
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $79,145 $72,830
Total Invoice $73,787 $67,732

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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: $6,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,761
Model Year20122017
ModelC-ClassRC
TrimC63 AMGF
Body2dr Coupe2dr 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$79,145$72,830
Adjustments for Features-3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,830$72,830
Total Invoice$73,787$67,732
Adjustments for Features-2940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,493$67,732

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

Model Year20122017
ModelC-ClassRC
TrimC63 AMGF
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
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
Exterior 
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
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,155$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2940

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

Model Year20122017
ModelC-ClassRC
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in107.5 in
Length180.7 in184.8 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height54.8 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.3,958 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.3 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume11.7 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested74033%
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 reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

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