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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $20,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,240

BMW i3   
Difference: $19,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
Modeli3SLCSLC
TrimBaseSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $44,450 $48,400 $61,350
Base Invoice $42,020 $45,012 $57,056
Park Assistant Package 1,000    
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 720 720
Premium 3 Package   9,600 6,650
Premium 1 Package   2,500  
Rear spoiler   350  
Park Assistant Package 920    
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 670 670
Premium 3 Package   8,928 6,185
Premium 1 Package   2,325  
Rear spoiler   326  
Options (change) 4,050 13,170 7,370
Options (change) 3,725 12,249 6,855
Destination 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $41,995 $62,565 $69,715
Total Invoice $39,240 $58,256 $64,906

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,937
Model Year201720182018
Modeli3SLCSLC
TrimBaseSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine168hp E241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionA1T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$41,995$62,565$69,715
Adjustments for Features0-10,825-11,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,995$51,740$58,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,300
Total Invoice$39,240$58,256$64,906
Adjustments for Features0-10,079-10,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,240$48,177$54,036
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,859

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year201720182018
Modeli3SLCSLC
TrimBaseSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Roll bar $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
Automatic start / stop $150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Text dictation$50  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,625$15,450$16,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,825$11,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,079-10,870

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20172018
Modeli3SLC
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.2 in95.7 in
Length157.4 in162.8 in
Width69.9 in71.5 in
Height62.1 in51.3 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested139082%
Total Not Requested30018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Analog clock25No
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested351571%
Total Not Requested142529%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested76554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested351577%
Total Not Requested105023%

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