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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: $57,725

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $14,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,245

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $13,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
Model3-SeriesSLC
Trim335iAMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $43,400 $61,350
Base Invoice $40,110 $57,056
Premium Package 2,200  
Navigation system 2,150  
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900  
Sport Line 1,700  
8-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 990
Heated front seats 500  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Premium 3 Package   6,650
Wood trim   325
Black exterior trim (optional)   750
Premium Package 2,000  
Navigation system 1,955  
Driver Assistance Package 865  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730  
Sport Line 1,545  
8-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 921
Heated front seats 455  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Premium 3 Package   6,185
Wood trim   302
Black exterior trim (optional)   698
Options (change) 13,400 9,435
Options (change) 12,210 8,776
Destination 925 995
Total Price $57,725 $71,780
Total Invoice $53,245 $66,827

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 335i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,326
Model Year20142018
Model3-SeriesSLC
Trim335iAMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp I6362hp V6
TransmissionT8T9
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/33 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$57,725$71,780
Adjustments for Features0-6,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,725$65,060
Total Invoice$53,245$66,827
Adjustments for Features0-6,256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,245$60,571

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

Model Year20142018
Model3-SeriesSLC
Trim335iAMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,400$13,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,256

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

Model Year20142018
Model3-SeriesSLC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in95.7 in
Length182.5 in162.8 in
Width71.3 in71.5 in
Height56.3 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.3,541 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.010.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
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
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested336574%
Total Not Requested120026%

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