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

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,103

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $50,962

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,124

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $47,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017201720172017
ModelGLEGLERCRCRCRC
TrimAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S200t300350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $99,950 $107,100 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165
Base Invoice $92,954 $99,603 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673
Driver Assistance Package 1,950 1,950        
Convenience Package 490 490        
Carbon fiber trim 1,750 1,750        
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500 500  
Adaptive cruise control     500 500 500 500
F Sport Package     4,105 3,700 4,105  
Luxury Package     2,990   2,700  
Sunroof     1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19     795      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps     1,160 1,160    
Rear spoiler     399 399 399  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     300   300 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates     449 449 449 449
LED headlights         1,160  
Premium Package F           3,240
Leather seating surfaces           800
Driver Assistance Package 1,814 1,814        
Convenience Package 456 456        
Carbon fiber trim 1,628 1,628        
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460 460  
Adaptive cruise control     460 460 460 460
F Sport Package     3,777 3,404 3,777  
Luxury Package     2,752   2,484  
Sunroof     1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19     732      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,355 2,355 2,355 2,355
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps     1,067 1,067    
Rear spoiler     280 280 280  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     276   276 276
Illuminated door sill trim plates     335 335 335 335
LED headlights         1,067  
Premium Package F           2,981
Leather seating surfaces           736
Options (change) 4,190 4,190 14,848 10,358 13,763 8,939
Options (change) 3,898 3,898 13,506 9,373 12,506 8,155
Destination 925 925 975 975 975 975
Total Price $105,065 $112,215 $55,978 $54,103 $57,748 $74,079
Total Invoice $97,777 $104,426 $51,826 $50,124 $53,480 $68,803

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,192
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,490
Model Year201620162017201720172017
ModelGLEGLERCRCRCRC
TrimAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S200t300350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine550hp V8577hp V8241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8T6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14835, 17835, 17835, 17835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20295/35-21235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$105,065$112,215$55,978$54,103$57,748$74,079
Adjustments for Features-9,095-9,745-275-3250-565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,970$102,470$55,703$53,778$57,748$73,514
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,500$1,925$0$3,970$19,736
Total Invoice$97,777$104,426$51,826$50,124$53,480$68,803
Adjustments for Features-8,464-9,069-255-3010-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,313$95,357$51,571$49,823$53,480$68,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,044$1,748$0$3,657$18,455

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Lexus RC

Model Year201620162017201720172017
ModelGLEGLERCRCRCRC
TrimAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S200t300350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
AWD$1700$1700 $1700  
RWD  $0 $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850    
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0$0$0
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75    
Heated steering wheel   $100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Remote climate control$25$25    
Remote start via app$75$75    
Semi-automated parking system$500$500    
Sunshades, second row$125$125    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Around view cameras$500$500    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150    
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150    
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 $0 
Hill descent control$250$250    
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200    
Lane keeping assist$400$400    
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25    
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250    
Cargo cover$75$75    
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   $100
Second-row high console     $250
Second-row low console  $100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat$50$50    
Variable intermittent wipers   $75  
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0$0 $0$0
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler     $400
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet$150$150    
Media drive$15$15    
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0    
SD Card slot$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200    
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 $75$75
Boost gauge  $75   
Chronometer$100$100    
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 $25$25
Performance meter  $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover $0    
Carbon fiber trim$200$200   $200
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250    
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0  
Synthetic suede headliner $650    
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150    
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede     $200
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300    
Wood trim  $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$14,845$15,495$6,025$6,075$5,750$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,095$9,745$275$325$0$565
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,464-9,069-255-3010-525

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20162017
ModelGLERC
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.8 in107.5 in
Length189.1 in184.8 in
Width75.8 in72.4 in
Height70.7 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
235/40YR19 tires200No
265/35YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested202564%
Total Not Requested112536%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested220097%
Total Not Requested753%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested182567%
Total Not Requested90033%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested202566%
Total Not Requested105034%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested220093%
Total Not Requested1757%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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 headlights250Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested215096%
Total Not Requested904%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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