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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: $8,176

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,055

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $7,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelRCSLK
TrimFSLK55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $64,165 $70,900
Base Invoice $59,673 $65,937
Premium Package F 3,240  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550  
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 449 850
Multimedia Package   2,330
Automatic climate control, front   760
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Proximity key   650
Carbon fiber trim   2,250
Premium Package F 2,981  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355  
Leather seating surfaces 736  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 335 791
Multimedia Package   2,167
Automatic climate control, front   707
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Proximity key   605
Carbon fiber trim   2,093
Options (change) 7,039 8,530
Options (change) 6,407 7,935
Destination 975 925
Total Price $72,179 $80,355
Total Invoice $67,055 $74,797

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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: $2,416
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,380
Model Year20172015
ModelRCSLK
TrimFSLK55 AMG
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$80,355
Adjustments for Features0-5,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,179$74,595
Total Invoice$67,055$74,797
Adjustments for Features0-5,362
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,055$69,435

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20172015
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 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,290$12,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,362

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20172015
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.3,583 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested94042%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested72579%
Total Not Requested19021%

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