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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $70,905

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $70,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,943

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $66,216

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelSLRC
TrimSL63 AMGF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $135,000 $62,805
Base Invoice $125,550 $58,408
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140  
Adaptive cruise control 2,230 500
Wood trim 0  
Premium Package F   3,240
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,610
Leather seating surfaces   800
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060  
Adaptive cruise control 2,074 460
Wood trim 0  
Premium Package F   2,981
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,408
Leather seating surfaces   736
Options (change) 3,370 7,150
Options (change) 3,134 6,585
Destination 875 950
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $141,845 $70,905
Total Invoice $132,159 $65,943

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,442
Model Year20092016
ModelSLRC
TrimSL63 AMGF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine518hp V8467hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$141,845$70,905
Adjustments for Features-10,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$131,355$70,905
Total Invoice$132,159$65,943
Adjustments for Features-9,7740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$122,385$65,943

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20092016
ModelSLRC
TrimSL63 AMGF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Proximity key $250
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
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
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$17,630$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,7740

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus RC features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20092016
ModelSLRC
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.8 in107.5 in
Length180.4 in184.8 in
Width71.5 in72.4 in
Height51.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,274 lb.3,958 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		7.2 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		10.2 ft310.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus RC specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
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 seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested114051%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%

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