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

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $72,965

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $1,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,833

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $1,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelE-ClassRC
TrimAMG E43F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $72,400 $62,400
Base Invoice $67,332 $58,032
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Wood trim 0  
Adaptive cruise control   500
Premium Package F   4,400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,840
Leather seating surfaces   800
Sunroof   1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Wood trim 0  
Adaptive cruise control   460
Premium Package F   4,048
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,620
Leather seating surfaces   736
Sunroof   1,012
Options (change) 720 9,640
Options (change) 670 8,876
Destination 925 925
Total Price $74,045 $72,965
Total Invoice $68,927 $67,833

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,552
Model Year20172015
ModelE-ClassRC
TrimAMG E43F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine396hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$74,045$72,965
Adjustments for Features-6,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,980$72,965
Total Invoice$68,927$67,833
Adjustments for Features-5,6460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,281$67,833

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20172015
ModelE-ClassRC
TrimAMG E43F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
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 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$11,880$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6460

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20172015
ModelE-ClassRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase115.7 in107.5 in
Length193.8 in184.8 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height57.8 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.3,958 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
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 system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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