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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: $38,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,833

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $36,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelCLSRC
TrimCLS63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $99,050 $62,400
Base Invoice $92,116 $58,032
Premium Package 1 3,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180  
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 500
Carbon fiber trim 2,580  
Premium Package F   4,400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,840
Leather seating surfaces   800
Sunroof   1,100
Premium Package 1 3,022  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097  
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 460
Carbon fiber trim 2,399  
Premium Package F   4,048
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,620
Leather seating surfaces   736
Sunroof   1,012
Options (change) 9,370 9,640
Options (change) 8,657 8,876
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $111,895 $72,965
Total Invoice $104,248 $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: $35,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,070
Model Year20112015
ModelCLSRC
TrimCLS63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine507hp V8467hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$111,895$72,965
Adjustments for Features-3,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$108,305$72,965
Total Invoice$104,248$67,833
Adjustments for Features-3,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$100,903$67,833

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20112015
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 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
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 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
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$9,230$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3450

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20112015
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 Weight4,097 lb.3,958 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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 Volume15.9 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested107558%
Total Not Requested77542%

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 trim200Yes
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 Requested160071%
Total Not Requested64029%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%

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