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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: $51,350

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $17,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,355

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $16,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132017
Model3-Series3-SeriesGLC
Trim328i335iAMG GLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,850 $43,150 $54,900
Base Invoice $34,080 $39,880 $51,057
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 1,900  
Premium Package 3,100 2,200  
Driver Assistance Plus 700 700  
Cold Weather Package 950 950  
Technology Package 3,100 3,100  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 875 875  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500  
6-speed manual 0 0  
Sport Line   1,950  
Premium 2 Package     2,350
Burmester 640W 14 speakers     850
Leather Seating Package     1,900
Advanced Parking Assist Package     1,550
Panoramic sunroof     1,480
Rear air vents with automatic controls     790
Special order charge     250
Wood trim     0
Head-up display (HUD)     990
Heated second row seats     620
Heated steering wheel     250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 1,730  
Premium Package 2,820 2,000  
Driver Assistance Plus 635 635  
Cold Weather Package 865 865  
Technology Package 2,820 2,820  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 795 795  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 670
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455  
6-speed manual 0 0  
Sport Line   1,775  
Premium 2 Package     2,186
Burmester 640W 14 speakers     791
Leather Seating Package     1,767
Advanced Parking Assist Package     1,442
Panoramic sunroof     1,376
Rear air vents with automatic controls     735
Special order charge     233
Wood trim     0
Head-up display (HUD)     921
Heated second row seats     577
Heated steering wheel     233
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791
Options (change) 13,575 13,725 12,600
Options (change) 12,350 12,485 11,722
Destination 925 925 925
Total Price $51,350 $57,800 $68,425
Total Invoice $47,355 $53,290 $63,704

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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: $8,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,305
Model Year201320132017
Model3-Series3-SeriesGLC
Trim328i335iAMG GLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6362hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18255/45-20
Total Price$51,350$57,800$68,425
Adjustments for Features0-375-8,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,350$57,425$59,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,075$0
Total Invoice$47,355$53,290$63,704
Adjustments for Features0-346-8,044
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,355$52,944$55,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,589$0

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

Model Year201320132017
Model3-Series3-SeriesGLC
Trim328i335iAMG GLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
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
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control  $25
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
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
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
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 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Suggestive steering  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,025$4,400$12,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-346-8,044

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

Model Year20132017
Model3-SeriesGLC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in113.1 in
Length182.5 in183.3 in
Width71.3 in74.4 in
Height56.3 in64.5 in
Curb Weight3,569 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.056.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested220090%
Total Not Requested25010%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1365100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested85074%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1365100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
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%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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