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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: $50,470

Lexus RC 350   
Difference: $7,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,942

Lexus RC 350   
Difference: $6,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015
ModelSLKSLKRC
TrimSLK300SLK350350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $42,790
Base Invoice $44,314 $49,569 $39,796
Multimedia Package 2,890 2,890  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590  
Lighting Package 1,070 1,070  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Wood trim 690 690  
Upgraded leather upholstery 630 630  
Automatic climate control, front 760 760  
All Weather Package     220
Navigation Package     1,530
Luxury Package     2,700
Sunroof     1,100
235/40VR19     795
Fog lights     410
Multimedia Package 2,688 2,688  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409  
Lighting Package 995 995  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Wood trim 642 642  
Upgraded leather upholstery 586 586  
Automatic climate control, front 707 707  
All Weather Package     201
Navigation Package     1,416
Luxury Package     2,484
Sunroof     1,012
235/40VR19     732
Fog lights     376
Options (change) 9,350 9,350 6,755
Options (change) 8,697 8,697 6,221
Destination 875 875 925
Total Price $57,875 $63,525 $50,470
Total Invoice $53,886 $59,141 $46,942

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,523
Model Year201120112015
ModelSLKSLKRC
TrimSLK300SLK350350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine228hp V6300hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$57,875$63,525$50,470
Adjustments for Features-2,600-3,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,275$59,875$50,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0
Total Invoice$53,886$59,141$46,942
Adjustments for Features-2,421-3,3980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,465$55,743$46,942
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,278$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus RC

Model Year201120112015
ModelSLKSLKRC
TrimSLK300SLK350350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Handwriting recognition  $200
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,050$10,100$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,600$3,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,421-3,3980

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20112015
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 Weight3,210 lb.3,749 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 SLK300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested161578%
Total Not Requested45022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested161578%
Total Not Requested45022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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 seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested140059%
Total Not Requested97541%

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