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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $20,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,240

BMW i3   
Difference: $19,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelSLCSLCi3
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,400 $61,350 $44,450
Base Invoice $45,012 $57,056 $42,020
Premium 1 Package 2,500    
Premium 3 Package 9,600 6,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 700
Rear spoiler 350    
Park Assistant Package     1,000
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,350
Premium 1 Package 2,325    
Premium 3 Package 8,928 6,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 645
Rear spoiler 326    
Park Assistant Package     920
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,160
Options (change) 13,170 7,370 4,050
Options (change) 12,249 6,855 3,725
Destination 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $62,565 $69,715 $41,995
Total Invoice $58,256 $64,906 $39,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,937
Model Year201820182017
ModelSLCSLCi3
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4362hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT9T9A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18155/70-19
Total Price$62,565$69,715$41,995
Adjustments for Features-10,825-11,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,740$58,040$41,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,300$0
Total Invoice$58,256$64,906$39,240
Adjustments for Features-10,079-10,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,177$54,036$39,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,859$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. BMW i3

Model Year201820182017
ModelSLCSLCi3
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Roll bar$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition  $200
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Text dictation  $50
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row $-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,450$16,300$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,825$11,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,079-10,8700

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182017
ModelSLCi3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in101.2 in
Length162.8 in157.4 in
Width71.5 in69.9 in
Height51.3 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested76554%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Analog clock25No
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested351571%
Total Not Requested142529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested351577%
Total Not Requested105023%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested139082%
Total Not Requested30018%

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