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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $71,030

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $19,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,129

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $17,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
Model5-SeriesSLC
TrimM5AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $83,900 $61,350
Base Invoice $77,370 $57,056
iPod integration 400  
Rear spoiler 0  
HD radio 350  
Proximity key 1,000  
Wood trim 0 325
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Premium 3 Package   6,650
Adaptive dampers - electrical   990
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
iPod integration 365  
Rear spoiler 0  
HD radio 315  
Proximity key 910  
Wood trim 0 302
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Premium 3 Package   6,185
Adaptive dampers - electrical   921
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 2,595 8,685
Options (change) 2,360 8,078
Destination 825 995
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $90,320 $71,030
Total Invoice $83,555 $66,129

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,745
Model Year20082018
Model5-SeriesSLC
TrimM5AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine500hp V10362hp V6
TransmissionS7T9
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$90,320$71,030
Adjustments for Features0-10,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,320$61,020
Total Invoice$83,555$66,129
Adjustments for Features0-9,319
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,555$56,810

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20082018
Model5-SeriesSLC
TrimM5AMG 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 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar $200
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 
Body kit$0 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
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
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$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 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,450$15,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,319

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20082018
Model5-SeriesSLC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.7 in95.7 in
Length191.1 in162.8 in
Width72.7 in71.5 in
Height57.8 in51.3 in
Curb Weight4,089 lb.3,541 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.0 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.010.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested172538%
Total Not Requested284062%

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