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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: $73,330

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $30,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,192

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $28,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072017
ModelCLSRC
TrimCLS63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $92,200 $64,165
Base Invoice $85,746 $59,673
Premium Package 2 3,600  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,110  
Adaptive cruise control 3,160 500
Premium Package F   3,240
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,550
Leather seating surfaces   800
Sunroof   1,100
Premium Package 2 3,348  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,032  
Adaptive cruise control 2,939 460
Premium Package F   2,981
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,355
Leather seating surfaces   736
Sunroof   1,012
Options (change) 7,870 8,190
Options (change) 7,319 7,544
Destination 775 975
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $103,445 $73,330
Total Invoice $96,440 $68,192

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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: $28,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,129
Model Year20072017
ModelCLSRC
TrimCLS63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine507hp V8467hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$103,445$73,330
Adjustments for Features-1,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,245$73,330
Total Invoice$96,440$68,192
Adjustments for Features-1,1190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,321$68,192

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20072017
ModelCLSRC
TrimCLS63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
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
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $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 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
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
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 
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$7,415$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1190

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20072017
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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested175080%
Total Not Requested42520%

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 seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested140063%
Total Not Requested84037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%

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