Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2009 Lexus RC Lexus RC 2015

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $73,245

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $65,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,092

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $61,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelS-ClassRC
TrimS63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Base Price $131,350 $62,400
Base Invoice $122,156 $58,032
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,880  
iPod integration 425  
Heated steering wheel 470  
Adaptive cruise control   500
Premium Package F   4,400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,840
All Weather Package   280
Leather seating surfaces   800
Sunroof   1,100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,678  
iPod integration 395  
Heated steering wheel 437  
Adaptive cruise control   460
Premium Package F   4,048
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,620
All Weather Package   259
Leather seating surfaces   736
Sunroof   1,012
Options (change) 3,775 9,920
Options (change) 3,510 9,135
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $139,000 $73,245
Total Invoice $129,541 $68,092

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,445
Model Year20092015
ModelS-ClassRC
TrimS63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Engine518hp V8467hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$139,000$73,245
Adjustments for Features-7,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$131,485$73,245
Total Invoice$129,541$68,092
Adjustments for Features-7,0040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$122,537$68,092

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

Model Year20092015
ModelS-ClassRC
TrimS63 AMGF
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
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 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$13,630$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,0040

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

Model Year20092015
ModelS-ClassRC
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase124.6 in107.5 in
Length205.0 in184.8 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height58.0 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,663 lb.3,958 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
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 seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested64029%
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 reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%

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