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

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

Lowest Total Price: $58,875

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $7,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,822

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $6,403

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Model Year2016201620162016201620172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGLCGLC
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300 $39,150 $54,900
Base Invoice $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675 $36,410 $51,057
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900      
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950 950 950    
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 1,300    
Premium Package 2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500      
LED headlights 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550   720 720
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 160 160
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500 500    
Executive Package         2,950    
Burmester 640W 14 speakers           850 850
Premium 3 Package           7,200 5,950
designo Package           3,950 3,950
Advanced Parking Assist Package           1,550 1,550
Panoramic sunroof           1,480 1,480
Cooled or ventilated front seats           1,030 450
Head-up display (HUD)           990 990
Heated second row seats           620 620
Heated steering wheel           250 250
Wood trim             0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545    
Driver Assistance Package 1,640 1,640 1,640 1,730      
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865 865 865    
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 2,185 2,185 1,185    
Premium Package 2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365      
LED headlights 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500   670 670
Wood trim, alternative type 985 985 985 985 985 149 149
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455 455    
Executive Package         2,685    
Burmester 640W 14 speakers           791 791
Premium 3 Package           6,696 5,534
designo Package           3,674 3,674
Advanced Parking Assist Package           1,442 1,442
Panoramic sunroof           1,376 1,376
Cooled or ventilated front seats           958 419
Head-up display (HUD)           921 921
Heated second row seats           577 577
Heated steering wheel           233 233
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 14,680 13,580 13,580 13,680 11,580 18,800 16,970
Options (change) 13,365 12,365 12,365 12,455 10,545 17,487 15,786
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 925 925
Total Price $65,875 $70,425 $71,925 $76,775 $78,875 $58,875 $72,795
Total Invoice $61,225 $65,420 $66,800 $71,260 $73,215 $54,822 $67,768

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,954
Model Year2016201620162016201620172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGLCGLC
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16640, 14640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18235/60-18255/45-20
Total Price$65,875$70,425$71,925$76,775$78,875$58,875$72,795
Adjustments for Features0000-1,550-2,740-6,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,875$70,425$71,925$76,775$77,325$56,135$66,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$6,050$10,900$11,450$0$10,570
Total Invoice$61,225$65,420$66,800$71,260$73,215$54,822$67,768
Adjustments for Features0000-1,439-2,551-5,669
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,225$65,420$66,800$71,260$71,776$52,271$62,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,195$5,575$10,035$10,551$0$9,828

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

Model Year2016201620162016201620172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGLCGLC
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD      $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100$100
Power door closers    $300  
Power liftgate     $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote climate control     $25$25
Remote start via app     $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Blind spot collision prevention     $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear     $100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system     $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100$100
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane keeping assist     $400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100$100
Trailer sway control     $25$25
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover     $75$75
Cargo net     $40$40
Cargo organizer     $100$100
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter     $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Roof rails     $250$250
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer     $200$200
Ionizing air filtration     $50$50
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250   
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125   
Rear wiper     $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia      $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia      $0
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio     $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot     $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound    $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225$225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge      $75
Chronometer      $100
Compass     $0$0
Fog light, rear     $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls    $0  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Metal pedals      $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding second row seats     $700$700
Upholstered instrument panel     $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical     $100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable      $1000
Crosswind stabilization     $50$50
Suggestive steering     $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,275$5,275$5,275$5,275$6,825$8,015$11,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$0$1,550$2,740$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0000-1,439-2,551-5,669

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

Model Year20162017
Model5-SeriesGLC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in113.1 in
Length193.4 in183.3 in
Width73.2 in74.4 in
Height57.6 in64.5 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,892 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.456.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested185088%
Total Not Requested25012%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Ceramic controls0No
Power door closers300No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested35021%
Total Not Requested130079%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested319068%
Total Not Requested149032%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested254065%
Total Not Requested139035%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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