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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: $70,995

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $35

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,510

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
Model5-SeriesSLC
Trim550iAMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $62,000 $61,350
Base Invoice $57,220 $57,056
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Sport Package 2,600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 1,000  
App support 250  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Premium 3 Package   6,650
Adaptive dampers - electrical   990
Wood trim   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Sport Package 2,365  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 910  
App support 230  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Premium 3 Package   6,185
Adaptive dampers - electrical   921
Wood trim   302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 8,100 8,685
Options (change) 7,395 8,078
Destination 895 995
Total Price $70,995 $71,030
Total Invoice $65,510 $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: $8,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,220
Model Year20122018
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)180, 10500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$70,995$71,030
Adjustments for Features0-8,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,995$62,610
Total Invoice$65,510$66,129
Adjustments for Features0-7,839
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,510$58,290

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

Model Year20122018
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure warning $200
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 
In-vehicle Internet $150
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
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,000$13,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,839

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

Model Year20122018
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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
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
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested296565%
Total Not Requested160035%

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