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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,785

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $8,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,605

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $8,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
Model1-Series1-SeriesGLC
Trim128i135iGLC300
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $38,950
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $36,224
BMW Assist 650 650  
Premium Package 3,400 1,750 720
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720
Heated steering wheel 190   250
Heated front seats 500    
Proximity key 500 500  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250  
App support 250 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Cold Weather Package   550  
Interior Package     2,500
Blind spot warning system     550
Upholstered instrument panel     650
Lighting Package     1,390
Multimedia Package     2,330
Panoramic sunroof     1,480
BMW Assist 590 590  
Premium Package 3,095 1,595 670
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 670
Heated steering wheel 175   233
Heated front seats 455    
Proximity key 455 455  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230  
App support 230 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Cold Weather Package   500  
Interior Package     2,325
Blind spot warning system     512
Upholstered instrument panel     605
Lighting Package     1,293
Multimedia Package     2,167
Panoramic sunroof     1,376
Options (change) 9,690 7,000 10,590
Options (change) 8,825 6,375 9,851
Destination 895 895 925
Total Price $41,785 $47,195 $50,465
Total Invoice $38,605 $43,605 $47,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,489
Model Year201220122016
Model1-Series1-SeriesGLC
Trim128i135iGLC300
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6300hp I6241hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18235/60-18
Total Price$41,785$47,195$50,465
Adjustments for Features0-150-7,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,785$47,045$43,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,260$0
Total Invoice$38,605$43,605$47,000
Adjustments for Features0-139-6,906
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,605$43,466$40,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,861$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year201220122016
Model1-Series1-SeriesGLC
Trim128i135iGLC300
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding second row seats  $700
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Crosswind stabilization  $50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Suggestive steering  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,525$3,675$10,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$7,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-139-6,906

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20122016
Model1-SeriesGLC
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in113.1 in
Length172.2 in183.3 in
Width68.8 in74.4 in
Height56.0 in64.5 in
Curb Weight3,209 lb.3,892 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.056.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested390598%
Total Not Requested752%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested150595%
Total Not Requested755%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested69039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested100071%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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