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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: $72,679

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $80,996

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,515

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $75,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelSLRC
TrimSL63 AMGF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $147,300 $64,165
Base Invoice $136,989 $59,673
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Performance meter 2,500  
Wood trim 0  
Adaptive cruise control   500
Premium Package F   3,240
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,550
Leather seating surfaces   800
Illuminated door sill trim plates   449
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Performance meter 2,325  
Wood trim 0  
Adaptive cruise control   460
Premium Package F   2,981
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,355
Leather seating surfaces   736
Illuminated door sill trim plates   335
Options (change) 5,450 7,539
Options (change) 5,069 6,867
Destination 925 975
Total Price $153,675 $72,679
Total Invoice $142,983 $67,515

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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: $64,856
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,451
Model Year20142017
ModelSLRC
TrimSL63 AMGF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine530hp V8467hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$153,675$72,679
Adjustments for Features-16,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$137,535$72,679
Total Invoice$142,983$67,515
Adjustments for Features-15,0170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$127,966$67,515

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20142017
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power trunk closer$350 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
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
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather door panel trim$250 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 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$22,155$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$16,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-15,0170

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20142017
ModelSLRC
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.8 in107.5 in
Length181.8 in184.8 in
Width73.9 in72.4 in
Height51.8 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,068 lb.3,958 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
8.5 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft310.4 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested64029%
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%

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