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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: $71,030

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $9,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,129

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $8,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
Model3-SeriesSLC
TrimM3AMG SLC43
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $66,500 $61,350
Base Invoice $61,360 $57,056
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Technology Package 3,250  
Premium Package 1,350  
iPod integration 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Rear spoiler 0  
HD radio 350  
Heated front seats 500  
Wood trim 0 325
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Premium 3 Package   6,650
Adaptive dampers - electrical   990
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Technology Package 2,960  
Premium Package 1,230  
iPod integration 365  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 670
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Rear spoiler 0  
HD radio 315  
Heated front seats 455  
Wood trim 0 302
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Premium 3 Package   6,185
Adaptive dampers - electrical   921
Options (change) 11,270 8,685
Options (change) 10,255 8,078
Destination 825 995
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $80,295 $71,030
Total Invoice $74,140 $66,129

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,079
Model Year20092018
Model3-SeriesSLC
TrimM3AMG SLC43
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine414hp V8362hp V6
TransmissionS7T9
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$80,295$71,030
Adjustments for Features0-4,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,295$66,660
Total Invoice$74,140$66,129
Adjustments for Features0-4,068
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,140$62,061

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

Model Year20092018
Model3-SeriesSLC
TrimM3AMG SLC43
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
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 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
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 
Aluminum trim$100 
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,200$9,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,068

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

Model Year20092018
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 Weight4,145 lb.3,541 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 M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1690100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested52575%
Total Not Requested17525%

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
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
MP3-compatible player50Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested161535%
Total Not Requested295065%

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