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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: $66,165

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $4,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,577

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $4,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelSLKRC
TrimSLK55 AMGF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $63,200 $62,400
Base Invoice $58,776 $58,032
Premium II Package 1,410  
Lighting Package 1,010  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
iPod integration 375  
Automatic climate control, front 720  
Navigation system 1,200  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,840
Premium II Package 1,311  
Lighting Package 939  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659  
iPod integration 349  
Automatic climate control, front 670  
Navigation system 1,116  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,620
Options (change) 5,425 2,840
Options (change) 5,044 2,620
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $70,800 $66,165
Total Invoice $65,995 $61,577

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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: $1,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,394
Model Year20082015
ModelSLKRC
TrimSLK55 AMGF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine355hp V8467hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$70,800$66,165
Adjustments for Features-6,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,565$66,165
Total Invoice$65,995$61,577
Adjustments for Features-5,8120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,183$61,577

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20082015
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
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
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 door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 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$11,835$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8120

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20082015
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 II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

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