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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: $54,085

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $11,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,368

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $9,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
Model5-SeriesGLC
Trim535iGLC300
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $54,400 $38,950
Base Invoice $50,230 $36,224
Premium Package 2,500 720
Navigation system 1,900  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Sunshades, second row 250 380
Rear side airbags 385 420
Heated second row seats 350 620
Cold Weather Package 900  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,200 990
Proximity key 1,000  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Garmin Map Pilot   600
Blind spot warning system   550
Lighting Package   1,390
Interior Package   2,500
Upholstered instrument panel   650
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 2,275 670
Navigation system 1,730  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Sunshades, second row 230 353
Rear side airbags 350 391
Heated second row seats 320 577
Cold Weather Package 820  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,010 921
Proximity key 910  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Garmin Map Pilot   558
Blind spot warning system   512
Lighting Package   1,293
Interior Package   2,325
Upholstered instrument panel   605
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) 10,080 14,210
Options (change) 9,095 13,219
Destination 825 925
Total Price $65,305 $54,085
Total Invoice $60,150 $50,368

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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: $15,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,196
Model Year20082016
Model5-SeriesGLC
Trim535iGLC300
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine300hp 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$65,305$54,085
Adjustments for Features0-4,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,305$49,345
Total Invoice$60,150$50,368
Adjustments for Features0-4,414
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,150$45,954

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

Model Year20082016
Model5-SeriesGLC
Trim535iGLC300
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
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
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 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 
Headlight washers$50 
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
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger 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 - 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$5,290$10,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,414

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

Model Year20082016
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 Weight3,660 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 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested162583%
Total Not Requested32517%
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%
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%
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%

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