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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: $71,735

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $6,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,779

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $6,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
Model3-SeriesSLC
TrimM3AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $64,000 $60,300
Base Invoice $60,200 $56,079
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Executive Package 3,900  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700  
LED headlights 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 720
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 950
Apple CarPlay support 300  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Sunroof 0  
Premium 3 Package   7,100
Adaptive dampers - electrical   990
Black exterior trim (optional)   750
7-speed automated manual 2,670  
Executive Package 3,590  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,565  
LED headlights 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 670
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Wood trim, alternative type 995 883
Apple CarPlay support 275  
Semi-automated parking system 460  
Sunroof 0  
Premium 3 Package   6,603
Adaptive dampers - electrical   921
Black exterior trim (optional)   698
Options (change) 12,980 10,510
Options (change) 11,950 9,775
Destination 995 925
Total Price $77,975 $71,735
Total Invoice $73,145 $66,779

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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: $11,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,412
Model Year20172017
Model3-SeriesSLC
TrimM3AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine425hp I6362hp V6
TransmissionS7T9
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$77,975$71,735
Adjustments for Features0-5,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,975$66,315
Total Invoice$73,145$66,779
Adjustments for Features0-5,046
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,145$61,733

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

Model Year20172017
Model3-SeriesSLC
TrimM3AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr 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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$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
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
Aux input$50 
Handwriting recognition$200 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,950$12,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,046

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

Model Year20172017
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 Weight3,630 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 M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested67545%
Total Not Requested82555%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested396583%
Total Not Requested80017%

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