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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: $73,615

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $82,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,433

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $76,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelSLRC
TrimAMG SL63F
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $151,350 $62,400
Base Invoice $140,756 $58,032
Driver Assistance Package 2,250  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) 1,500  
Wood trim 0  
Adaptive cruise control   500
Premium Package F   4,400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,840
Active rear differential   1,750
Leather seating surfaces   800
Driver Assistance Package 2,093  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) 1,395  
Wood trim 0  
Adaptive cruise control   460
Premium Package F   4,048
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,620
Active rear differential   1,612
Leather seating surfaces   736
Options (change) 3,750 10,290
Options (change) 3,488 9,476
Destination 925 925
Total Price $156,025 $73,615
Total Invoice $145,169 $68,433

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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: $63,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,872
Model Year20172015
ModelSLRC
TrimAMG SL63F
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine577hp V8467hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$156,025$73,615
Adjustments for Features-19,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$136,825$73,615
Total Invoice$145,169$68,433
Adjustments for Features-17,8640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$127,305$68,433

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20172015
ModelSLRC
TrimAMG SL63F
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 
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 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 washer fluid system$50 
Residual heat$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
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 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Active curve tilting$1000 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$24,090$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$19,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-17,8640

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20172015
ModelSLRC
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.7 in107.5 in
Length182.3 in184.8 in
Width73.9 in72.4 in
Height51.2 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,112 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 AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%

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 headlights250Yes
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 detection100Yes
Total Requested195087%
Total Not Requested29013%
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 reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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