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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: $74,715

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $1,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,445

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $1,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelC-ClassRC
TrimAMG C63F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $65,250 $62,400
Base Invoice $60,683 $58,032
designo Package 3,090  
Parktronic Package 970  
Multimedia Package 2,690  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Carbon fiber trim 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Adaptive cruise control   500
Premium Package F   4,400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,840
Active rear differential   1,750
Leather seating surfaces   800
Sunroof   1,100
designo Package 2,874  
Parktronic Package 902  
Multimedia Package 2,502  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Carbon fiber trim 1,209  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Adaptive cruise control   460
Premium Package F   4,048
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,620
Active rear differential   1,612
Leather seating surfaces   736
Sunroof   1,012
Options (change) 10,250 11,390
Options (change) 9,532 10,488
Destination 925 925
Total Price $76,425 $74,715
Total Invoice $71,140 $69,445

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $576
Model Year20162015
ModelC-ClassRC
TrimAMG C63F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine469hp V8467hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$76,425$74,715
Adjustments for Features-2,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,985$74,715
Total Invoice$71,140$69,445
Adjustments for Features-2,2710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,869$69,445

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

Model Year20162015
ModelC-ClassRC
TrimAMG C63F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Suggestive steering$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,130$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2710

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

Model Year20162015
ModelC-ClassRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.8 in107.5 in
Length184.5 in184.8 in
Width71.3 in72.4 in
Height56.8 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.3,958 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200Yes
LED headlights250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested44020%
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 recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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