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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: $19,667

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,124

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $18,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720172017
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLERCRCRC
TrimAMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S200t300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $67,150 $66,300 $101,690 $108,840 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $62,450 $61,659 $94,572 $101,221 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
Premium 3 Package 5,010 4,890 2,890 2,890      
Heated steering wheel 250 250          
Leather seating surfaces 1,620            
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720          
designo Package   4,200          
Obstacle detection, rear         500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control         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
235/40VR19         795    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         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
Illuminated door sill trim plates         449 449 449
LED headlights             1,160
Premium 3 Package 4,659 4,548 2,688 2,688      
Heated steering wheel 233 233          
Leather seating surfaces 1,507            
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670          
designo Package   3,906          
Obstacle detection, rear         460 460 460
Adaptive cruise control         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
235/40VR19         732    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         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
Illuminated door sill trim plates         335 335 335
LED headlights             1,067
Options (change) 8,170 10,630 2,890 2,890 14,848 10,358 13,763
Options (change) 7,599 9,887 2,688 2,688 13,506 9,373 12,506
Destination 925 925 925 925 975 975 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,085 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $76,245 $73,770 $105,505 $112,655 $55,978 $54,103 $57,748
Total Invoice $70,974 $68,386 $98,185 $104,834 $51,826 $50,124 $53,480

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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: $10,622
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,877
Model Year2017201720172017201720172017
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLERCRCRC
TrimAMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S200t300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine362hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T8T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14835, 17835, 17835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$76,245$73,770$105,505$112,655$55,978$54,103$57,748
Adjustments for Features-8,395-9,370-9,295-9,945-275-3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,850$64,400$96,210$102,710$55,703$53,778$57,748
Cost Above Minimum$3,450$0$31,810$38,310$1,925$0$3,970
Total Invoice$70,974$68,386$98,185$104,834$51,826$50,124$53,480
Adjustments for Features-7,815-8,686-8,650-9,255-255-3010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,159$59,700$89,535$95,579$51,571$49,823$53,480
Cost Above Minimum$3,459$0$29,835$35,879$1,748$0$3,657

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2017201720172017201720172017
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLERCRCRC
TrimAMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S200t300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 $1700 
RWD    $0 $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100   
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850   
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0$0$0
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75   
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200   
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25   
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500   
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150   
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100   
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150   
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0 $0
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200   
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400   
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50   
Rearview camera    $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat $150     
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25   
Vehicle health reports    $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250   
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75   
Console with shifter    $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100$100   
Second-row low console    $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers     $75 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0     
9 kWh battery pack $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275   
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0      
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0      
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0 $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100   
Aux input    $50$50$50
Handwriting recognition    $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
Media drive$15$15$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0   
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200   
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75 $75
Boost gauge    $75  
Chronometer  $100$100   
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100   
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Performance meter    $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 $650   
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood    $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50   
Total Value of Features$13,645$14,620$14,545$15,195$5,525$5,575$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,395$9,370$9,295$9,945$275$325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,815-8,686-8,650-9,255-255-3010

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20172017
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 GLE43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Around view cameras300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested160036%
Total Not Requested290064%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Around view cameras300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested160036%
Total Not Requested290064%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested202564%
Total Not Requested112536%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested220097%
Total Not Requested753%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
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 wheel100Yes
235/40VR19 tires400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested192571%
Total Not Requested80029%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested230097%
Total Not Requested753%
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested202566%
Total Not Requested105034%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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