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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: $59,465

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $20,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120172017
Model3-SeriesGLCGLC
TrimM3GLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $69,900 $39,150 $54,900
Driving Assistance Package 500    
Executive Package 4,100    
Full Merino Leather 2,650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 160 160
Blind spot warning system 500    
Sunroof 0    
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   850 850
Heated front seats   580  
Premium 3 Package   7,200 5,950
designo Package   3,950 3,950
Advanced Parking Assist Package   1,550 1,550
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790 790
Special order charge   250 250
Head-up display (HUD)   990 990
Heated second row seats   620 620
Heated steering wheel   250 250
Wood trim     0
Black exterior trim (optional)     200
Driving Assistance Package 460    
Executive Package 3,770    
Full Merino Leather 2,435    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 670 670
Wood trim, alternative type 995 149 149
Blind spot warning system 460    
Sunroof 0    
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   791 791
Heated front seats   539  
Premium 3 Package   6,696 5,534
designo Package   3,674 3,674
Advanced Parking Assist Package   1,442 1,442
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735 735
Special order charge   233 233
Head-up display (HUD)   921 921
Heated second row seats   577 577
Heated steering wheel   233 233
Wood trim     0
Black exterior trim (optional)     186
Options (change) 9,380 19,390 17,760
Options (change) 8,625 18,036 16,521
Destination 995 925 925
Total Price $80,275 $59,465 $73,585

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,500
Model Year202120172017
Model3-SeriesGLCGLC
TrimM3GLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine473hp I6241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionM6T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16640, 14640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-18235/60-18255/45-20
Total Price$80,275$59,465$73,585
Adjustments for Features0-4,565-7,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,275$54,900$65,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,795

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

Model Year202120172017
Model3-SeriesGLCGLC
TrimM3GLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo organizer $100$100
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200$200
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Aux input$50  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding second row seats $700$700
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Suggestive steering $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,550$10,115$13,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,565$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,251-7,345

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

Model Year20212017
Model3-SeriesGLC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in113.1 in
Length185.7 in183.3 in
Width71.9 in74.4 in
Height56.8 in64.5 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,892 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.956.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested220092%
Total Not Requested2008%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested319059%
Total Not Requested224041%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
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%

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 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested254054%
Total Not Requested214046%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
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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