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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: $44,515

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $7,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,130

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $7,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
Model3-SeriesGLC
Trim328iGLC300
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $35,700 $38,950
Base Invoice $33,025 $36,224
Premium Package 1,900 720
Navigation system 2,100  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
HD radio 350  
Roof rails 100  
Heated steering wheel 190 250
Sunshades, second row 250 380
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 500  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Interior Package   2,500
Blind spot warning system   550
Upholstered instrument panel   650
Lighting Package   1,390
Multimedia Package   2,330
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790
Special order charge   250
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Premium Package 1,730 670
Navigation system 1,910  
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
HD radio 315  
Roof rails 90  
Heated steering wheel 175 233
Sunshades, second row 230 353
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 455  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Interior Package   2,325
Blind spot warning system   512
Upholstered instrument panel   605
Lighting Package   1,293
Multimedia Package   2,167
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735
Special order charge   233
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Options (change) 7,940 12,010
Options (change) 7,230 11,172
Destination 875 925
Total Price $44,515 $51,885
Total Invoice $41,130 $48,321

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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: $745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,021
Model Year20102016
Model3-SeriesGLC
Trim328iGLC300
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6241hp I4
TransmissionM6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/60-18
Total Price$44,515$51,885
Adjustments for Features0-6,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,515$45,260
Total Invoice$41,130$48,321
Adjustments for Features0-6,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,130$42,151

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

Model Year20102016
Model3-SeriesGLC
Trim328iGLC300
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0$0
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
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 
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
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 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats$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
Suggestive steering $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,715$9,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,170

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

Model Year20102016
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 Weight3,463 lb.3,892 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?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%

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 lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested35025%
Total Not Requested105075%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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