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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,925

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $10,154

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,515

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $9,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelCLARC
TrimCLA45 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,500 $64,165
Base Invoice $45,105 $59,673
Premium Package 2,300  
Multimedia Package 2,480  
Interior Package 1,650  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850 449
Painted brake calipers (optional) 300 300
Carbon fiber trim 950  
Rear spoiler 300  
Sunroof, large 1,480  
Adaptive cruise control   500
Premium Package F   3,240
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,550
Leather seating surfaces   800
Sunroof   1,100
Premium Package 2,139  
Multimedia Package 2,306  
Interior Package 1,535  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Driver Assistance Package 2,325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791 335
Painted brake calipers (optional) 279 276
Carbon fiber trim 884  
Rear spoiler 279  
Sunroof, large 1,376  
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) 14,500 8,939
Options (change) 13,485 8,155
Destination 925 975
Total Price $63,925 $74,079
Total Invoice $59,515 $68,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,479
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,453
Model Year20152017
ModelCLARC
TrimCLA45 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine355hp I4467hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$63,925$74,079
Adjustments for Features-2,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,600$74,079
Total Invoice$59,515$68,803
Adjustments for Features-2,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,350$68,803

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20152017
ModelCLARC
TrimCLA45 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Power rear side windows$200 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition $200
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$10,090$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1650

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20152017
ModelCLARC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in107.5 in
Length182.3 in184.8 in
Width70.0 in72.4 in
Height56.6 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,958 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

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
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, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested140063%
Total Not Requested84037%
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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