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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: $67,690

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $3,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,003

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $2,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelRCSLK
TrimFSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $64,165 $63,200
Base Invoice $59,673 $58,776
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550  
Lighting Package   1,010
Premium II Package   1,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
iPod integration   375
Automatic climate control, front   720
Navigation system   1,200
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355  
Lighting Package   939
Premium II Package   1,311
Metallic paint (extra cost)   659
iPod integration   349
Automatic climate control, front   670
Navigation system   1,116
Options (change) 2,550 5,425
Options (change) 2,355 5,044
Destination 975 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $67,690 $70,800
Total Invoice $63,003 $65,995

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,074
Model Year20172008
ModelRCSLK
TrimFSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine467hp V8355hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$67,690$70,800
Adjustments for Features0-5,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,690$65,365
Total Invoice$63,003$65,995
Adjustments for Features0-5,066
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,003$60,929

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20172008
ModelRCSLK
TrimFSLK55 AMG
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 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire $150
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,400$11,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,066

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20172008
ModelRCSLK
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.5 in95.7 in
Length184.8 in160.7 in
Width72.4 in70.4 in
Height54.9 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,958 lb.3,420 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.6 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 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.49.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

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 audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

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