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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: $57,335

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $10,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,390

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $9,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGLC
Trim528i535i550iGLC300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $38,950
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $36,224
Premium Package 1,800 1,800   720
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 1,750 2,800
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Navigation system 1,900 1,900    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Cold Weather Package 650 650 650  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500  
Sport Package 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Convenience Package 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000      
App support 250 250 250  
iPod integration 400 400 400  
Around view cameras 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300 1,300 990
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500 500 500 790
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   720
Dynamic Handling Package   2,700 2,700  
Interior Package       2,500
Upholstered instrument panel       650
Lighting Package       1,390
Multimedia Package       2,330
Advanced Parking Assist Package       1,540
14-way power passenger seat       430
Panoramic sunroof       1,480
Special order charge       250
Heated second row seats       620
Heated steering wheel       250
Premium Package 1,640 1,640   670
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 1,595 2,604
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Navigation system 1,730 1,730    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Cold Weather Package 590 590 590  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475  
Sport Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,545 1,545 1,545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910      
App support 230 230 230  
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Around view cameras 1,095 1,095 1,095  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185 1,185 921
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455 455 455 735
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   670
Dynamic Handling Package   2,455 2,455  
Interior Package       2,325
Upholstered instrument panel       605
Lighting Package       1,293
Multimedia Package       2,167
Advanced Parking Assist Package       1,432
14-way power passenger seat       400
Panoramic sunroof       1,376
Special order charge       233
Heated second row seats       577
Heated steering wheel       233
Options (change) 22,125 22,925 18,325 17,460
Options (change) 20,165 20,890 16,700 16,241
Destination 875 875 875 925
Total Price $68,050 $73,900 $79,400 $57,335
Total Invoice $62,685 $68,055 $73,160 $53,390

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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: $13,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,312
Model Year2011201120112016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGLC
Trim528i535i550iGLC300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8241hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19235/60-18
Total Price$68,050$73,900$79,400$57,335
Adjustments for Features0-500-500-3,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,050$73,400$78,900$54,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,350$10,850$0
Total Invoice$62,685$68,055$73,160$53,390
Adjustments for Features0-460-461-3,017
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,685$67,595$72,699$50,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,910$10,014$0

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

Model Year2011201120112016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGLC
Trim528i535i550iGLC300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start via app   $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane keeping assist   $400
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rollover sensor   $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Trailer sway control   $25
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net   $40
Cargo organizer   $100
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
LED headlights   $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding second row seats   $700
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Crosswind stabilization   $50
Suggestive steering   $0
Total Value of Features$6,525$7,025$7,025$9,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$500$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-460-461-3,017

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

Model Year20112016
Model5-SeriesGLC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in113.1 in
Length193.1 in183.3 in
Width73.2 in74.4 in
Height57.6 in64.5 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,892 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.456.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested142581%
Total Not Requested32519%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested142581%
Total Not Requested32519%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested39022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested100071%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
14-way power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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