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

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Lexus RC vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $71,865

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $69,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,821

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $65,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelRCSL
TrimFSL63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $62,400 $135,000
Base Invoice $58,032 $125,550
Premium Package F 4,400  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,840  
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Adaptive cruise control 500 2,230
Obstacle detection, rear   1,140
Wood trim   0
Premium Package F 4,048  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,620  
Leather seating surfaces 736  
Adaptive cruise control 460 2,074
Obstacle detection, rear   1,060
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 8,540 3,370
Options (change) 7,864 3,134
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $71,865 $141,845
Total Invoice $66,821 $132,159

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,285
Model Year20152009
ModelRCSL
TrimFSL63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine467hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$71,865$141,845
Adjustments for Features0-10,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,865$131,055
Total Invoice$66,821$132,159
Adjustments for Features0-10,053
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,821$122,106

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152009
ModelRCSL
TrimFSL63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
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 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row $-300
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
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 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,840$17,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,053

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152009
ModelRCSL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.5 in100.8 in
Length184.8 in180.4 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height54.9 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,958 lb.4,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		10.4 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		10.410.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

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 seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested114051%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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