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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $71,030

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $2,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,129

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $1,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelSLC5-Series
TrimAMG SLC43550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,350 $60,200
Base Invoice $57,056 $55,585
Premium 3 Package 6,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Wood trim 325  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 990  
Driver Assistance Package   1,750
Dynamic Handling Package   2,700
Sport Package   2,200
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
iPod integration   400
App support   250
Rearview camera   400
Heated front seats   500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Proximity key   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Premium 3 Package 6,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Wood trim 302  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 921  
Driver Assistance Package   1,595
Dynamic Handling Package   2,455
Sport Package   2,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185
iPod integration   365
App support   230
Rearview camera   365
Heated front seats   455
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Proximity key   910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 8,685 12,450
Options (change) 8,078 11,355
Destination 995 875
Total Price $71,030 $73,525
Total Invoice $66,129 $67,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,571
Model Year20182011
ModelSLC5-Series
TrimAMG SLC43550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$71,030$73,525
Adjustments for Features-7,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,635$73,525
Total Invoice$66,129$67,815
Adjustments for Features-6,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,244$67,815

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182011
ModelSLC5-Series
TrimAMG SLC43550i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Roll bar$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
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 
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
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$12,995$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,8850

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182011
ModelSLC5-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in116.9 in
Length162.8 in193.1 in
Width71.5 in73.2 in
Height51.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,541 lb.4,376 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft318.4 ft3

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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 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
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested336574%
Total Not Requested120026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%

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