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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: $64,665

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $8,334

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,209

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $7,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelCLARC
TrimAMG CLA45F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $50,400 $64,165
Base Invoice $46,872 $59,673
Premium Package 1,800  
Multimedia Package 2,300  
Convenience Package 400  
Parktronic Package 970  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,650  
Driver Assistance Package 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 449
Painted brake calipers (optional) 300 300
Carbon fiber trim 950  
Sunroof, large 1,480  
Adaptive cruise control   500
Premium Package F   3,240
Navigation Package   1,470
Leather seating surfaces   800
Sunroof   1,100
Premium Package 1,674  
Multimedia Package 2,139  
Convenience Package 372  
Parktronic Package 902  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,535  
Driver Assistance Package 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 326 335
Painted brake calipers (optional) 279 276
Carbon fiber trim 884  
Sunroof, large 1,376  
Adaptive cruise control   460
Premium Package F   2,981
Navigation Package   1,360
Leather seating surfaces   736
Sunroof   1,012
Options (change) 13,270 7,859
Options (change) 12,342 7,160
Destination 995 975
Total Price $64,665 $72,999
Total Invoice $60,209 $67,808

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,044
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,053
Model Year20182017
ModelCLARC
TrimAMG CLA45F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine375hp I4467hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$64,665$72,999
Adjustments for Features-3,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,955$72,999
Total Invoice$60,209$67,808
Adjustments for Features-3,4540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,755$67,808

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182017
ModelCLARC
TrimAMG CLA45F
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Performance meter $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts$0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Interior trim, special color$0 
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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$10,790$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4540

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182017
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 AMG CLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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, power100No
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 Requested140063%
Total Not Requested84037%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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