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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: $65,275

Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300   
Difference: $15,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,776

Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300   
Difference: $14,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
Model5-SeriesSLCSLC
TrimM550iSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $73,400 $48,400 $61,350
Base Invoice $68,940 $45,012 $57,056
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700    
Driving Assistance Package 1,700    
Parking Assistance Package 700    
Temporary spare tire 150    
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 950 950
Heated front seats 500    
Apple CarPlay support 300    
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Premium 3 Package   9,600 6,650
Premium 1 Package   2,500  
Rear spoiler   350  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   990 990
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Black exterior trim (optional)     750
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565    
Driving Assistance Package 1,565    
Parking Assistance Package 645    
Temporary spare tire 140    
Wood trim, alternative type 995 883 883
Heated front seats 455    
Apple CarPlay support 275    
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Premium 3 Package   8,928 6,185
Premium 1 Package   2,325  
Rear spoiler   326  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   921 921
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Black exterior trim (optional)     698
Options (change) 6,130 15,880 10,060
Options (change) 5,640 14,769 9,357
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $80,525 $65,275 $72,405
Total Invoice $75,575 $60,776 $67,408

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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: $15,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,606
Model Year201820182018
Model5-SeriesSLCSLC
TrimM550iSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine456hp V8241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionT8T9T9
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$80,525$65,275$72,405
Adjustments for Features-230-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,295$65,250$72,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,155
Total Invoice$75,575$60,776$67,408
Adjustments for Features-216-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,359$60,753$67,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,655

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

Model Year201820182018
Model5-SeriesSLCSLC
TrimM550iSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer$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  
Cross-traffic warning, front$25  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Evasive maneuver assist$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side collision intervention$200  
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view front camera$150  
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 
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 $0
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support $100$100
Aux input$50  
Handwriting recognition$200  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Text dictation$50  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-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 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  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$10,825$10,620$10,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$230$25$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-216-230

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

Model Year20182018
Model5-SeriesSLC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase117.1 in95.7 in
Length194.6 in162.8 in
Width73.5 in71.5 in
Height58.2 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.710.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

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
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Analog clock25No
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested481597%
Total Not Requested1253%
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
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested446598%
Total Not Requested1002%

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