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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: $70,360

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $3,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,500

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $2,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
Model5-SeriesSLC
Trim550iAMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $60,200 $60,300
Base Invoice $55,585 $56,079
Driver Assistance Package 1,750  
Dynamic Handling Package 2,700  
Sport Package 2,200  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
App support 250  
iPod integration 400  
Proximity key 1,000  
Heated front seats 500  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Rearview camera 400  
Premium 3 Package   7,100
Adaptive dampers - electrical   990
Wood trim   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Driver Assistance Package 1,595  
Dynamic Handling Package 2,455  
Sport Package 2,000  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
App support 230  
iPod integration 365  
Proximity key 910  
Heated front seats 455  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Rearview camera 365  
Premium 3 Package   6,603
Adaptive dampers - electrical   921
Wood trim   302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 12,450 9,135
Options (change) 11,355 8,496
Destination 875 925
Total Price $73,525 $70,360
Total Invoice $67,815 $65,500

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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: $10,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,199
Model Year20112017
Model5-SeriesSLC
Trim550iAMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine400hp V8362hp V6
TransmissionT8T9
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$73,525$70,360
Adjustments for Features0-7,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,525$62,965
Total Invoice$67,815$65,500
Adjustments for Features0-6,884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,815$58,616

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

Model Year20112017
Model5-SeriesSLC
Trim550iAMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Roll bar $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Raised top speed limiter$0 
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 
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
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
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 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,600$12,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,884

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

Model Year20112017
Model5-SeriesSLC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.9 in95.7 in
Length193.1 in162.8 in
Width73.2 in71.5 in
Height57.6 in51.3 in
Curb Weight4,376 lb.3,541 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.410.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested356575%
Total Not Requested120025%

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