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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,445

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $8,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,990

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $8,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesSLCSLC
Trim328i335iSLC300AMG SLC43
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $43,200 $49,100 $48,400 $61,350
Base Invoice $39,745 $45,170 $45,012 $57,056
Premium Package 2,650 1,550    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
iPod integration 400 400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720
HD radio 500 500    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Satellite radio 595 595    
Proximity key 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350    
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,400    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100    
Sport Package   1,300    
Premium 3 Package     9,600 6,650
Premium 1 Package     2,500  
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Wood trim     325 325
Premium Package 2,410 1,410    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
iPod integration 365 365    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 670 670
HD radio 450 450    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Satellite radio 540 540    
Proximity key 455 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320    
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 2,135    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90    
Sport Package   1,185    
Premium 3 Package     8,928 6,185
Premium 1 Package     2,325  
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Wood trim     302 302
Options (change) 10,470 10,770 13,915 7,695
Options (change) 9,470 9,745 12,941 7,157
Destination 775 775 995 995
Total Price $54,445 $60,645 $63,310 $70,040
Total Invoice $49,990 $55,690 $58,948 $65,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,129
Model Year2007200720182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesSLCSLC
Trim328i335iSLC300AMG SLC43
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine230hp I6300hp I6241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$54,445$60,645$63,310$70,040
Adjustments for Features0-650-6,260-6,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,445$59,995$57,050$63,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,550$0$6,530
Total Invoice$49,990$55,690$58,948$65,208
Adjustments for Features0-597-5,829-6,014
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,990$55,093$53,119$59,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,103$0$6,075

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year2007200720182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesSLCSLC
Trim328i335iSLC300AMG SLC43
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75$75
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,450$4,100$9,710$9,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$6,260$6,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-597-5,829-6,014

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20072018
Model3-SeriesSLC
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.7 in95.7 in
Length180.6 in162.8 in
Width70.2 in71.5 in
Height54.5 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,793 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.0 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.2 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested97593%
Total Not Requested757%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Analog clock25No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested160032%
Total Not Requested334068%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested91565%
Total Not Requested50035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested160035%
Total Not Requested296565%

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