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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,170

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $16,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,180

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $16,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
Model1-SeriesSLC
Trim135iAMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $40,150 $60,300
Base Invoice $37,120 $56,079
Premium Package 3,400  
Sport Package 1,100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100  
Navigation system 2,100  
iPod integration 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Aluminum trim 0  
HD radio 350  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,325  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Premium 3 Package   7,100
Premium Package 3,095  
Sport Package 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90  
Navigation system 1,910  
iPod integration 365  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 670
Aluminum trim 0  
HD radio 315  
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,260  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Premium 3 Package   6,603
Options (change) 11,195 7,820
Options (change) 10,235 7,273
Destination 825 925
Total Price $52,170 $69,045
Total Invoice $48,180 $64,277

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,445
Model Year20092017
Model1-SeriesSLC
Trim135iAMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp I6362hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$52,170$69,045
Adjustments for Features0-8,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,170$60,825
Total Invoice$48,180$64,277
Adjustments for Features0-7,652
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,180$56,625

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20092017
Model1-SeriesSLC
Trim135iAMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$8,475$16,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,652

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20092017
Model1-SeriesSLC
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.7 in95.7 in
Length172.2 in162.8 in
Width68.8 in71.5 in
Height55.6 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,626 lb.3,541 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.510.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested292595%
Total Not Requested1555%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested161534%
Total Not Requested315066%

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