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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: $63,935

Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300   
Difference: $2,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,529

Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300   
Difference: $2,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSLCSLC
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300 $48,400 $61,350
Base Invoice $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675 $45,012 $57,056
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
M Sport Line 3,250 3,250 3,250 2,750      
Premium Package 2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500      
LED headlights 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550   720 720
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 950 950
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces           770  
Premium 3 Package           9,600 6,650
Premium 1 Package           2,500  
Black exterior trim (optional)             750
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545    
Driver Assistance Package 1,640 1,640 1,640 1,730      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095    
M Sport Line 2,960 2,960 2,960 2,505      
Premium Package 2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365      
LED headlights 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500   670 670
Wood trim, alternative type 985 985 985 985 985 883 883
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455    
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455 455    
Leather seating surfaces           716  
Premium 3 Package           8,928 6,185
Premium 1 Package           2,325  
Black exterior trim (optional)             698
Options (change) 15,080 13,980 13,980 13,580 6,880 14,540 9,070
Options (change) 13,730 12,730 12,730 12,365 6,265 13,522 8,436
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $66,275 $70,825 $72,325 $76,675 $74,175 $63,935 $71,415
Total Invoice $61,590 $65,785 $67,165 $71,170 $68,935 $59,529 $66,487

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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: $7,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,549
Model Year2016201620162016201620182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSLCSLC
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/45-18245/45-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$66,275$70,825$72,325$76,675$74,175$63,935$71,415
Adjustments for Features0000-650-4,820-4,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,275$70,825$72,325$76,675$73,525$59,115$66,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$6,050$10,400$7,250$0$7,305
Total Invoice$61,590$65,785$67,165$71,170$68,935$59,529$66,487
Adjustments for Features0000-604-4,488-4,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,590$65,785$67,165$71,170$68,331$55,041$61,837
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,195$5,575$9,580$6,741$0$6,796

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

Model Year2016201620162016201620182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSLCSLC
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350  
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$500$500$500  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50  
Rearview camera     $200$200
Roll bar     $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250   
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500$500
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0  $0
Body kit$0$0$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)     $300$300
Power retractable hardtop     $6750$6750
Rear spoiler      $200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support     $100$100
Apple CarPlay support     $100$100
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio     $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot     $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound    $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225$225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Compass     $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear     $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300  
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
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$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100  
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
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,325$6,325$6,325$6,325$6,975$11,145$11,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$0$650$4,820$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0000-604-4,488-4,650

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

Model Year20162018
Model5-SeriesSLC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.9 in95.7 in
Length193.4 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 Legroom35.3 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

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45VR18 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
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 headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested456592%
Total Not Requested3758%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested91565%
Total Not Requested50035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
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 headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested436596%
Total Not Requested2004%

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