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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: $62,975

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $715

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,055

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $1,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSLCSLC
Trim528i535i550iSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $47,800 $53,400 $62,700 $47,950 $60,300
Base Invoice $44,155 $49,310 $57,865 $44,594 $56,079
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Multicontour seats 1,300 1,300      
Navigation system 1,900 1,900      
Premium Package 2,600 1,500      
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 1,900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   720 720
Rearview camera 400 400      
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250    
App support 250 250 250    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000   990
Lane departure warning 700 700 700    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces       770  
Premium 3 Package       10,500 7,100
Premium 1 Package       2,500  
Wood trim       325 325
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Multicontour seats 1,185 1,185      
Navigation system 1,730 1,730      
Premium Package 2,365 1,365      
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 1,730      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   670 670
Rearview camera 365 365      
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230    
App support 230 230 230    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910   921
Lane departure warning 635 635 635    
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455    
Leather seating surfaces       716  
Premium 3 Package       9,765 6,603
Premium 1 Package       2,325  
Wood trim       302 302
Options (change) 14,250 13,150 5,600 14,815 9,135
Options (change) 12,975 11,975 5,100 13,778 8,496
Destination 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $62,975 $67,475 $69,225 $63,690 $70,360
Total Invoice $58,055 $62,210 $63,890 $59,297 $65,500

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,476
Model Year20132013201320172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSLCSLC
Trim528i535i550iSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$62,975$67,475$69,225$63,690$70,360
Adjustments for Features-2,150-2,1500-8,270-8,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,825$65,325$69,225$55,420$61,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$8,400$0$6,470
Total Invoice$58,055$62,210$63,890$59,297$65,500
Adjustments for Features-1,982-1,9820-7,700-7,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,073$60,228$63,890$51,597$57,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,155$7,817$0$6,018

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

Model Year20132013201320172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSLCSLC
Trim528i535i550iSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Remote climate control   $25$25
Remote start via app   $75$75
Wind blocker, small   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Roll bar   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Metal pedals   $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150$150
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,250$7,250$5,300$13,570$13,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,150$2,150$0$8,270$8,470
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,982-1,9820-7,700-7,885

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

Model Year20132017
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 Weight3,815 lb.3,297 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 528i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1150135%
Total Not Requested-300-35%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
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, configurable150No
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
Analog clock25No
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 Requested406575%
Total Not Requested137525%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested66547%
Total Not Requested75053%

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 player0Yes
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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