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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $71,030 Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43 | ||
| Difference: $9,715 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $66,129 Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43 | ||
| Difference: $8,456 | ||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | SLC | 3-Series |
| Trim | AMG SLC43 | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $61,350 | $68,750 |
| Base Invoice | $57,056 | $63,430 |
| Premium 3 Package | 6,650 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 550 |
| Wood trim | 325 | 0 |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 990 | 1,000 |
| Premium Package | 2,500 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,900 | |
| App support | 250 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,100 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |
| Premium 3 Package | 6,185 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 500 |
| Wood trim | 302 | 0 |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 921 | 910 |
| Premium Package | 2,275 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,640 | |
| App support | 230 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,000 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |
| Options (change) | 8,685 | 9,400 |
| Options (change) | 8,078 | 8,560 |
| Destination | 995 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $71,030 | $80,745 |
| Total Invoice | $66,129 | $74,585 |
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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: $13,710 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,175 | ||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | SLC | 3-Series |
| Trim | AMG SLC43 | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 362hp V6 | 414hp V8 |
| Transmission | T9 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 20/29 MPG | 14/20 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 500, 11 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $71,030 | $80,745 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,995 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $67,035 | $80,745 |
| Total Invoice | $66,129 | $74,585 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,719 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $62,410 | $74,585 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | SLC | 3-Series |
| Trim | AMG SLC43 | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |
| 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 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| 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 | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk | $75 | |
| 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 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 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,070 | $5,075 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,995 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,719 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | SLC | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 162.8 in | 180.6 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.2 in |
| Height | 51.3 in | 54.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,541 lb. | 4,145 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 41.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 49.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 31.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.4 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.1 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43
| Premium 3 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD player | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1815 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 2750 | 60% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| 7-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 7-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1465 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 11% |
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