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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: $74,824

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $165,901

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,469

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $154,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelS-ClassRC
TrimS65 AMGF
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $230,900 $64,165
Base Invoice $214,737 $59,673
Driver Assistance Package 2,800  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 700 300
Carbon fiber trim 3,700  
Adaptive cruise control   500
Premium Package F   3,240
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,550
All Weather Package   280
Polished alloy wheels   1,500
Leather seating surfaces   800
Illuminated door sill trim plates   449
Cargo net   65
Driver Assistance Package 2,604  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 651 276
Carbon fiber trim 3,441  
Adaptive cruise control   460
Premium Package F   2,981
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,355
All Weather Package   259
Polished alloy wheels   1,380
Leather seating surfaces   736
Illuminated door sill trim plates   335
Cargo net   39
Options (change) 7,200 9,684
Options (change) 6,696 8,821
Destination 925 975
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $240,725 $74,824
Total Invoice $224,058 $69,469

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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: $147,986
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $137,914
Model Year20152017
ModelS-ClassRC
TrimS65 AMGF
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine621hp V12467hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1940, 24835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20255/35-19
Total Price$240,725$74,824
Adjustments for Features-17,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$222,810$74,824
Total Invoice$224,058$69,469
Adjustments for Features-16,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$207,383$69,469

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

Model Year20152017
ModelS-ClassRC
TrimS65 AMGF
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night$50 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Night vision$1750 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber engine cover$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Heated front row armrests$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather headliner$1000 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting$1000 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Camera-linked adaptive suspension$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$23,055$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$17,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-16,6750

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Lexus RC features.

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

Model Year20152017
ModelS-ClassRC
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase115.9 in107.5 in
Length197.9 in184.8 in
Width74.7 in72.4 in
Height55.8 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,903 lb.3,958 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft310.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Lexus RC specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%

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%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%

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