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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,325

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $4,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,957

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $4,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelSLKRC
TrimSLK55 AMGF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $61,500 $62,400
Base Invoice $57,195 $58,032
Premium Package 1,470  
Lighting Package 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Satellite radio 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
Premium Package 1,367  
Lighting Package 921  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Satellite radio 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
Options (change) 4,575 0
Options (change) 4,255 0
Destination 775 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $68,150 $63,325
Total Invoice $63,525 $58,957

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,057
Model Year20062015
ModelSLKRC
TrimSLK55 AMGF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine355hp V8467hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$68,150$63,325
Adjustments for Features-6,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,115$63,325
Total Invoice$63,525$58,957
Adjustments for Features-5,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,900$58,957

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20062015
ModelSLKRC
TrimSLK55 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 
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
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
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 seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$11,335$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6250

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20062015
ModelSLKRC
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.7 in107.5 in
Length160.7 in184.8 in
Width70.4 in72.4 in
Height51.0 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,420 lb.3,958 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 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
6.5 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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