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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: $52,785

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $20,994

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,156

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250   
Difference: $19,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassRC
TrimC250C350F
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,400 $44,050 $64,165
Base Invoice $36,642 $40,967 $59,673
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400  
Special order charge 250 250  
Multimedia Package 2,770 2,770  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Proximity key 650 650  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 449
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Wood trim   0  
Adaptive cruise control     500
Premium Package F     3,240
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,550
Leather seating surfaces     800
Sunroof     1,100
Dynamic Handling Package 1,302 1,302  
Special order charge 233 233  
Multimedia Package 2,576 2,576  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Proximity key 605 605  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 335
Rear spoiler 279 279  
Wood trim   0  
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) 12,460 12,460 8,639
Options (change) 11,589 11,589 7,879
Destination 925 925 975
Total Price $52,785 $57,435 $73,779
Total Invoice $49,156 $53,481 $68,527

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,209
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,502
Model Year201520152017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassRC
TrimC250C350F
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine201hp I4302hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$52,785$57,435$73,779
Adjustments for Features-1,215-1,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,570$55,870$73,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,300$0
Total Invoice$49,156$53,481$68,527
Adjustments for Features-1,131-1,4570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,025$52,024$68,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,999$0

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

Model Year201520152017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassRC
TrimC250C350F
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row high console  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Performance meter  $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede  $200
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,205$7,555$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,215$1,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,131-1,4570

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

Model Year20152017
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 Weight3,977 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 C250

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
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 warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
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 warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

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 trim200No
LED headlights250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested155069%
Total Not Requested69031%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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