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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: $44,720

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $20,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,115

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $19,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
Model3-SeriesGLC
Trim328iAMG GLC43
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,500 $54,900
Base Invoice $31,740 $51,057
Premium Package 3,350  
Navigation system 2,100  
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Heated front seats 500  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Proximity key 500  
Sunshades, second row 250 380
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Premium 2 Package   2,350
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   850
Leather Seating Package   1,900
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790
Special order charge   250
Wood trim   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850
Premium Package 3,050  
Navigation system 1,910  
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Heated front seats 455  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Proximity key 455  
Sunshades, second row 230 353
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Premium 2 Package   2,186
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   791
Leather Seating Package   1,767
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735
Special order charge   233
Wood trim   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791
Options (change) 9,395 9,570
Options (change) 8,550 8,902
Destination 825 925
Total Price $44,720 $65,395
Total Invoice $41,115 $60,884

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,701
Model Year20082017
Model3-SeriesGLC
Trim328iAMG GLC43
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6362hp V6
TransmissionM6T9
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/45-20
Total Price$44,720$65,395
Adjustments for Features0-9,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,720$55,655
Total Invoice$41,115$60,884
Adjustments for Features0-9,068
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,115$51,816

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

Model Year20082017
Model3-SeriesGLC
Trim328iAMG GLC43
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0 
AWD $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
Cargo organizer $100
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
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 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
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$2,915$12,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,068

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

Model Year20082017
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 Weight3,815 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 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested277597%
Total Not Requested753%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60545%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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