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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: $62,520

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $7,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,225

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $7,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelSLC3-Series
TrimAMG SLC43M3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $61,350 $56,600
Base Invoice $57,056 $51,685
Premium 3 Package 6,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0 0
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   400
Obstacle detection, rear   350
Heated front seats   500
Rear spoiler   0
Xenon HID headlights   700
Navigation system   1,800
Premium 3 Package 6,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 430
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0 0
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   365
Obstacle detection, rear   320
Heated front seats   455
Rear spoiler   0
Xenon HID headlights   635
Navigation system   1,640
Options (change) 7,370 4,225
Options (change) 6,855 3,845
Destination 995 695
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $69,715 $62,520
Total Invoice $64,906 $57,225

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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: $3,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,504
Model Year20182006
ModelSLC3-Series
TrimAMG SLC43M3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine362hp V6333hp I6
TransmissionT9M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$69,715$62,520
Adjustments for Features-10,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,775$62,520
Total Invoice$64,906$57,225
Adjustments for Features-10,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,721$57,225

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

Model Year20182006
ModelSLC3-Series
TrimAMG SLC43M3
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
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$17,790$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,1850

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

Model Year20182006
ModelSLC3-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in107.3 in
Length162.8 in176.7 in
Width71.5 in69.2 in
Height51.3 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,541 lb.3,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft37.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft37.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested122527%
Total Not Requested334073%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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