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

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Lexus RC vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $72,179

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $9,511

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,055

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $8,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelRCSLK
TrimFAMG SLK55
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $64,165 $72,600
Base Invoice $59,673 $67,518
Premium Package F 3,240  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550  
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 449 850
Premium 2 Package   3,050
Premium 3 Package   1,295
Carbon fiber trim   2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Premium Package F 2,981  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355  
Leather seating surfaces 736  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 335 791
Premium 2 Package   2,837
Premium 3 Package   1,204
Carbon fiber trim   2,093
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 7,039 8,165
Options (change) 6,407 7,595
Destination 975 925
Total Price $72,179 $81,690
Total Invoice $67,055 $76,038

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,601
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,551
Model Year20172016
ModelRCSLK
TrimFAMG SLK55
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine467hp V8415hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$72,179$81,690
Adjustments for Features0-6,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,179$74,780
Total Invoice$67,055$76,038
Adjustments for Features0-6,432
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,055$69,606

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20172016
ModelRCSLK
TrimFAMG SLK55
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
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, switchable $500
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition$200 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,590$12,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,432

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20172016
ModelRCSLK
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.5 in95.7 in
Length184.8 in162.8 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height54.9 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,958 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in42.5 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.410.1 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 trim200Yes
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 Requested150067%
Total Not Requested74033%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125087%
Total Not Requested19013%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

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