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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $72,965

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $24,559

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,833

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $23,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelCLSRC
TrimCLS55 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $86,600 $62,400
Base Invoice $80,538 $58,032
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100  
Lighting Package 1,220  
Proximity key 1,080  
Satellite radio 699  
Adaptive cruise control 3,110 500
Navigation system 1,240  
Premium Package F   4,400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,840
Leather seating surfaces   800
Sunroof   1,100
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023  
Lighting Package 1,135  
Proximity key 1,004  
Satellite radio 650  
Adaptive cruise control 2,892 460
Navigation system 1,153  
Premium Package F   4,048
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,620
Leather seating surfaces   736
Sunroof   1,012
Options (change) 8,449 9,640
Options (change) 7,857 8,876
Destination 775 925
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $97,524 $72,965
Total Invoice $90,870 $67,833

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,759
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,292
Model Year20062015
ModelCLSRC
TrimCLS55 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine469hp V8467hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$97,524$72,965
Adjustments for Features-8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,724$72,965
Total Invoice$90,870$67,833
Adjustments for Features-7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,125$67,833

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20062015
ModelCLSRC
TrimCLS55 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
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 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,065$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7450

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RC features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20062015
ModelCLSRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.4 in107.5 in
Length193.0 in184.8 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height54.7 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,069 lb.3,958 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft310.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RC specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
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 system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested114051%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

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