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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: $72,230

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $122,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,180

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $113,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelRCSL
TrimFSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $64,165 $187,200
Base Invoice $59,673 $174,096
Premium Package F 3,240  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550  
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Adaptive cruise control 500 2,200
Obstacle detection, rear   1,130
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Wood trim   0
Premium Package F 2,981  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355  
Leather seating surfaces 736  
Adaptive cruise control 460 2,046
Obstacle detection, rear   1,051
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 7,090 3,840
Options (change) 6,532 3,571
Destination 975 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $72,230 $194,515
Total Invoice $67,180 $181,142

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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: $112,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $104,603
Model Year20172008
ModelRCSL
TrimFSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine467hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG11/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$72,230$194,515
Adjustments for Features0-10,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,230$184,465
Total Invoice$67,180$181,142
Adjustments for Features0-9,359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,180$171,783

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172008
ModelRCSL
TrimFSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Power trunk closer $350
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
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 dampers - electrical$500 
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$7,015$17,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,359

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172008
ModelRCSL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.5 in100.8 in
Length184.8 in178.5 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height54.9 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,958 lb.4,564 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 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.410.2 ft3

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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 seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested140063%
Total Not Requested84037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

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

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