Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2006 Lexus RC Lexus RC 2015

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $49,440

Lexus RC 350   
Difference: $7,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,986

Lexus RC 350   
Difference: $6,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelR-ClassR-ClassRC
TrimR350R500350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $42,790
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $39,796
Comfort Package 1,350 625  
Lighting Package 890 890  
Trim Package 1,750 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Satellite radio 500 500  
Sunroof 1,490 1,490 1,100
Heated front seats 690    
Proximity key   1,080  
All Weather Package     220
Luxury Package     2,700
235/40VR19     795
Fog lights     410
Comfort Package 1,256 581  
Lighting Package 828 828  
Trim Package 1,628 1,116  
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642  
Satellite radio 465 465  
Sunroof 1,386 1,386 1,012
Heated front seats 642    
Proximity key   1,004  
All Weather Package     201
Luxury Package     2,484
235/40VR19     732
Fog lights     376
Options (change) 8,110 7,225 5,725
Options (change) 7,545 6,720 5,265
Destination 775 775 925
Total Price $56,885 $63,500 $49,440
Total Invoice $52,960 $59,140 $45,986

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,819
Model Year200620062015
ModelR-ClassR-ClassRC
TrimR350R500350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6302hp V8306hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18235/40-19
Total Price$56,885$63,500$49,440
Adjustments for Features-2,315-3,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,570$60,460$49,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,890$0
Total Invoice$52,960$59,140$45,986
Adjustments for Features-2,155-2,8310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,805$56,309$45,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,504$0

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

Model Year200620062015
ModelR-ClassR-ClassRC
TrimR350R500350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, remote $200 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, 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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,340$8,065$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,315$3,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,155-2,8310

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

Model Year20062015
ModelR-ClassRC
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase126.6 in107.5 in
Length203.0 in184.8 in
Width75.7 in72.4 in
Height65.4 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in27.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested55057%
Total Not Requested41543%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested25049%
Total Not Requested26551%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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 system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested160067%
Total Not Requested77533%

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