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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,315

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $19,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,660

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $18,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
Model3-SeriesGLC
Trim325iAMG GLC43
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,600 $56,250
Base Invoice $31,665 $52,313
Premium Package 2,900  
Navigation system 2,000  
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Heated front seats 500  
Satellite radio 595  
Proximity key 500  
Sunshades, second row 250 380
Garmin Map Pilot   625
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Wood trim   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850
Premium Package 2,640  
Navigation system 1,820  
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 670
Heated front seats 455  
Satellite radio 540  
Proximity key 455  
Sunshades, second row 230 353
Garmin Map Pilot   581
Panoramic sunroof   1,395
Wood trim   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791
Options (change) 8,020 5,695
Options (change) 7,300 5,297
Destination 695 995
Total Price $43,315 $62,940
Total Invoice $39,660 $58,605

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,045
Model Year20062018
Model3-SeriesGLC
Trim325iAMG GLC43
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine215hp I6362hp V6
TransmissionM6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/45-20
Total Price$43,315$62,940
Adjustments for Features0-7,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,315$55,530
Total Invoice$39,660$58,605
Adjustments for Features0-6,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,660$51,705

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

Model Year20062018
Model3-SeriesGLC
Trim325iAMG GLC43
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated washer fluid system $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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-folding second row seats $700
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Suggestive steering $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,955$11,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,900

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

Model Year20062018
Model3-SeriesGLC
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in113.1 in
Length178.2 in183.3 in
Width71.5 in74.4 in
Height55.8 in64.5 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested280097%
Total Not Requested753%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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