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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $71,455

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $3,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,525

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $4,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelSLC3-Series
TrimAMG SLC43M3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,350 $65,500
Base Invoice $57,056 $61,595
Premium 3 Package 6,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Adaptive dampers - electrical 990  
Black exterior trim (optional) 750  
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Executive Package   4,100
Driving Assistance Package   500
Sunroof   0
Wood trim   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Blind spot warning system   500
Apple CarPlay support   300
Premium 3 Package 6,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 505
Adaptive dampers - electrical 921  
Black exterior trim (optional) 698  
7-speed automated manual   2,670
Executive Package   3,770
Driving Assistance Package   460
Sunroof   0
Wood trim   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Blind spot warning system   460
Apple CarPlay support   275
Options (change) 9,110 8,850
Options (change) 8,474 8,140
Destination 995 995
Total Price $71,455 $75,345
Total Invoice $66,525 $70,730

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,437
Model Year20182018
ModelSLC3-Series
TrimAMG SLC43M3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6425hp I6
TransmissionT9S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$71,455$75,345
Adjustments for Features-5,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,835$75,345
Total Invoice$66,525$70,730
Adjustments for Features-5,2320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,293$70,730

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelSLC3-Series
TrimAMG SLC43M3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Aux input $50
Handwriting recognition $200
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$12,695$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2320

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelSLC3-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in110.6 in
Length162.8 in182.5 in
Width71.5 in71.3 in
Height51.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,541 lb.3,630 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested376582%
Total Not Requested80018%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested-45050%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested125052%
Total Not Requested115048%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

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