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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,515

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $6,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,768

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $5,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
Model5-SeriesGLC
Trim530iGLC300
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $51,400 $38,950
Base Invoice $46,955 $36,224
Premium Package 2,100 720
Sport Package (AWD) 700  
Navigation system 1,800  
Sunshades, second row 250 380
Rear side airbags 385 420
Satellite radio 595  
Heated second row seats 350 620
Cold Weather Package 900  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,000 990
Proximity key 1,000  
Garmin Map Pilot   600
14-way power passenger seat   430
Blind spot warning system   550
Upholstered instrument panel   650
Interior Package   2,500
Lighting Package   1,390
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Heated steering wheel   250
Special order charge   250
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,900
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790
Premium Package 1,910 670
Sport Package (AWD) 635  
Navigation system 1,640  
Sunshades, second row 230 353
Rear side airbags 350 391
Satellite radio 540  
Heated second row seats 320 577
Cold Weather Package 820  
Head-up display (HUD) 910 921
Proximity key 910  
Garmin Map Pilot   558
14-way power passenger seat   400
Blind spot warning system   512
Upholstered instrument panel   605
Interior Package   2,325
Lighting Package   1,293
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Heated steering wheel   233
Special order charge   233
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,767
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735
Options (change) 9,080 14,640
Options (change) 8,265 13,619
Destination 695 925
Total Price $61,175 $54,515
Total Invoice $55,915 $50,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,912
Model Year20062016
Model5-SeriesGLC
Trim530iGLC300
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6241hp I4
TransmissionM6T9
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/60-18
Total Price$61,175$54,515
Adjustments for Features0-6,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,175$48,325
Total Invoice$55,915$50,768
Adjustments for Features0-5,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,915$45,003

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20062016
Model5-SeriesGLC
Trim530iGLC300
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
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
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
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
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Suggestive steering $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,040$10,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,765

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20062016
Model5-SeriesGLC
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.6 in113.1 in
Length191.2 in183.3 in
Width72.7 in74.4 in
Height58.7 in64.5 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.3,892 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.3 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested157588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
14-way power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested59033%
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 headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested125089%

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