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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: $52,794

BMW 3-Series 330e   
Difference: $11,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018202120212021
ModelSLCSLC3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43330i330eM340i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,400 $61,350 $41,250 $44,550 $54,700
Premium 1 Package 2,500        
Premium 3 Package 9,600 6,650      
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 990 990     700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550 550
Black exterior trim (optional)   750      
Driving Assistance Package     500 500 500
Convenience Tier     1,750 1,750  
Premium Tier     2,900 2,900 2,900
Executive Tier     3,100 2,800 3,100
Obstacle detection, rear     600 750 600
Apple CarPlay support     300 300 300
Blind spot warning system     500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200
M Sport Design         0
Premium 1 Package 2,325        
Premium 3 Package 8,928 6,185      
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 921 921     645
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 505 505 505
Black exterior trim (optional)   698      
Driving Assistance Package     460 460 460
Convenience Tier     1,610 1,610  
Premium Tier     2,670 2,670 2,670
Executive Tier     2,850 2,575 2,850
Obstacle detection, rear     550 690 550
Apple CarPlay support     275 275 275
Blind spot warning system     460 460 460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105 1,105
M Sport Design         0
Options (change) 14,580 9,110 11,400 11,250 10,350
Options (change) 13,560 8,474 10,485 10,350 9,520
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $63,975 $71,455 $53,645 $52,794 $66,045

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,911
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,385
Model Year20182018202120212021
ModelSLCSLC3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43330i330eM340i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4362hp V6255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H
TransmissionT9T9T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$63,975$71,455$53,645$52,794$66,045
Adjustments for Features-6,270-6,445-1250-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,705$65,010$53,520$52,794$65,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,305$726$0$12,501

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

Model Year20182018202120212021
ModelSLCSLC3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43330i330eM340i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote climate control$25$25   
Remote start via app$75$75   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Wind blocker, small$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar$200$200   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0 
8 kWh battery pack   $0 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500   
Regenerative braking  $0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300   
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler $200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support$100$100   
Aux input  $50$50$50
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Metal pedals$75$75   
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150   
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$12,720$12,895$6,575$6,450$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,270$6,445$125$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,838-6,000-270-119

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

Model Year20182021
ModelSLC3-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in112.2 in
Length162.8 in185.7 in
Width71.5 in71.9 in
Height51.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested91565%
Total Not Requested50035%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Analog clock25No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested466594%
Total Not Requested2756%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested446598%
Total Not Requested1002%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested125069%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested70029%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested125069%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested175080%
Total Not Requested45020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested70029%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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