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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,525

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $15,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,410

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $15,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelSLC1-Series
TrimAMG SLC43135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $60,300 $44,100
Base Invoice $56,079 $40,750
Premium 3 Package 7,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Wood trim 325  
BMW Assist   650
M Sport Package   1,200
Premium Package   1,750
Navigation system   2,150
App support   250
Heated front seats   500
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Obstacle detection, rear   380
Proximity key   500
6-speed manual   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Premium 3 Package 6,603  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Wood trim 302  
BMW Assist   590
M Sport Package   1,090
Premium Package   1,595
Navigation system   1,955
App support   230
Heated front seats   455
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Obstacle detection, rear   345
Proximity key   455
6-speed manual   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 8,145 8,530
Options (change) 7,575 7,765
Destination 925 895
Total Price $69,370 $53,525
Total Invoice $64,579 $49,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,888
Model Year20172012
ModelSLC1-Series
TrimAMG SLC43135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine362hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT9M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$69,370$53,525
Adjustments for Features-8,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,475$53,525
Total Invoice$64,579$49,410
Adjustments for Features-8,2810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,298$49,410

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20172012
ModelSLC1-Series
TrimAMG SLC43135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Power rear side windows $200
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
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 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
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 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$16,520$7,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,2810

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20172012
ModelSLC1-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in104.7 in
Length162.8 in172.2 in
Width71.5 in68.8 in
Height51.3 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,541 lb.3,659 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft38.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested181538%
Total Not Requested295062%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested142590%
Total Not Requested15510%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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