Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2013 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: $73,330

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $8,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,192

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $7,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelC-ClassRC
TrimC63 AMGF
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $62,330 $64,165
Base Invoice $57,967 $59,673
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
AMG Leather Package 2,590  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Carbon fiber trim 2,590  
Proximity key 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Adaptive cruise control   500
Premium Package F   3,240
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,550
Leather seating surfaces   800
Sunroof   1,100
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
AMG Leather Package 2,409  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Carbon fiber trim 2,409  
Proximity key 605  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Adaptive cruise control   460
Premium Package F   2,981
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,355
Leather seating surfaces   736
Sunroof   1,012
Options (change) 16,580 8,190
Options (change) 15,421 7,544
Destination 905 975
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $81,515 $73,330
Total Invoice $75,993 $68,192

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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: $6,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,598
Model Year20132017
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$81,515$73,330
Adjustments for Features-1,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,225$73,330
Total Invoice$75,993$68,192
Adjustments for Features-1,2030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,790$68,192

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

Model Year20132017
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
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 
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
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$8,855$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2030

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

Model Year20132017
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

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, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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