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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: $61,305

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $8,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,082

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $6,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
Model5-SeriesGLCGLC
Trim535iGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,400 $39,150 $54,900
Base Invoice $50,230 $36,410 $51,057
Premium Package 2,500    
Multicontour seats 1,200    
Navigation system 1,900    
HD radio 350    
iPod integration 400    
Sunshades, second row 250 380 380
Rear side airbags 385 420 420
Heated second row seats 350 620 620
Cold Weather Package 900    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,200 990 990
Proximity key 1,000    
Auto-dimming headlights 250    
Lane departure warning 500    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   850 850
Heated front seats   580  
Premium 3 Package   7,200 5,950
designo Package   3,950 3,950
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790 790
Special order charge   250 250
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,900  
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Heated steering wheel   250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850 850
Wood trim     0
Premium Package 2,275    
Multicontour seats 1,090    
Navigation system 1,730    
HD radio 315    
iPod integration 365    
Sunshades, second row 230 353 353
Rear side airbags 350 391 391
Heated second row seats 320 577 577
Cold Weather Package 820    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,010 921 921
Proximity key 910    
Auto-dimming headlights 230    
Lane departure warning 455    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   791 791
Heated front seats   539  
Premium 3 Package   6,696 5,534
designo Package   3,674 3,674
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735 735
Special order charge   233 233
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,767  
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Heated steering wheel   233 233
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791 791
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 14,180 21,230 17,500
Options (change) 12,775 19,747 16,279
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $69,405 $61,305 $73,325
Total Invoice $63,830 $57,082 $68,261

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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: $13,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,920
Model Year200820172017
Model5-SeriesGLCGLC
Trim535iGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionM6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10640, 14640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/60-18255/45-20
Total Price$69,405$61,305$73,325
Adjustments for Features0-5,555-7,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,405$55,750$65,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,070
Total Invoice$63,830$57,082$68,261
Adjustments for Features0-5,172-6,987
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,830$51,910$61,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,364

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

Model Year200820172017
Model5-SeriesGLCGLC
Trim535iGLC300AMG GLC43
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
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
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding second row seats $700$700
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Suggestive steering $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,390$10,945$12,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,555$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,172-6,987

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

Model Year20082017
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
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

Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested250046%
Total Not Requested293054%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%

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 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested205044%
Total Not Requested263056%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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