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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: $72,679

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $76,976

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,515

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $71,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelRCSL
TrimFSL63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $64,165 $145,800
Base Invoice $59,673 $135,594
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550  
Adaptive cruise control 500  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 449  
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Premium Package F 3,240  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Wood trim   0
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355  
Adaptive cruise control 460  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 335  
Leather seating surfaces 736  
Premium Package F 2,981  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 7,539 2,950
Options (change) 6,867 2,744
Destination 975 905
Total Price $72,679 $149,655
Total Invoice $67,515 $139,243

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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: $64,036
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,688
Model Year20172013
ModelRCSL
TrimFSL63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine467hp V8530hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$72,679$149,655
Adjustments for Features0-12,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,679$136,715
Total Invoice$67,515$139,243
Adjustments for Features0-12,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,515$127,203

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172013
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Proximity key$250 
Wind blocker, power small $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
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
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,315$20,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,040

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172013
ModelRCSL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.5 in101.8 in
Length184.8 in181.8 in
Width72.4 in73.9 in
Height54.9 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,958 lb.4,068 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.413.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested90040%
Total Not Requested134060%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

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