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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: $46,245

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $20,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,725

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $18,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
Model3-SeriesGLC
Trim328iAMG GLC43
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $54,900
Base Invoice $34,680 $51,057
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Navigation system 2,150  
Cold Weather Package 900  
Premium Package 1,900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
App support 250  
Sunshades, second row 250 380
Roof rails 100  
Proximity key 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
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
Heated second row seats   620
Heated steering wheel   250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Navigation system 1,955  
Cold Weather Package 820  
Premium Package 1,730  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
App support 230  
Sunshades, second row 230 353
Roof rails 90  
Proximity key 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
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
Heated second row seats   577
Heated steering wheel   233
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791
Options (change) 7,850 10,440
Options (change) 7,150 9,712
Destination 895 925
Total Price $46,245 $66,265
Total Invoice $42,725 $61,694

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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: $10,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,031
Model Year20122017
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)180, 8640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/45-20
Total Price$46,245$66,265
Adjustments for Features0-9,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,245$56,665
Total Invoice$42,725$61,694
Adjustments for Features0-8,938
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,725$52,756

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

Model Year20122017
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 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 
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 
Aux input$50 
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
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
Voice control for external devices$0 
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 
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$2,965$12,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,938

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

Model Year20122017
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 Headroom37.4 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested157595%
Total Not Requested755%

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 player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74056%
Total Not Requested59044%
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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