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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: $71,365

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $8,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,361

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $7,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelSLKRC
TrimSLK55 AMGF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $70,900 $62,400
Base Invoice $65,937 $58,032
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Multimedia Package 2,330  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Proximity key 650  
Carbon fiber trim 2,250  
Premium Package F   4,400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,840
Leather seating surfaces   800
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Multimedia Package 2,167  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Proximity key 605  
Carbon fiber trim 2,093  
Premium Package F   4,048
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,620
Leather seating surfaces   736
Options (change) 7,680 8,040
Options (change) 7,144 7,404
Destination 925 925
Total Price $79,505 $71,365
Total Invoice $74,006 $66,361

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,539
Model Year20152015
ModelSLKRC
TrimSLK55 AMGF
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine415hp V8467hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$79,505$71,365
Adjustments for Features-6,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,945$71,365
Total Invoice$74,006$66,361
Adjustments for Features-6,1060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,900$66,361

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20152015
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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet$150 
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
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$12,050$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1060

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20152015
ModelSLKRC
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.7 in107.5 in
Length162.8 in184.8 in
Width71.5 in72.4 in
Height51.2 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,583 lb.3,958 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72579%
Total Not Requested19021%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200Yes
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 seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested94042%
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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