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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: $74,905

Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43   
Difference: $7,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,731

Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43   
Difference: $6,314

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
Model5-SeriesGLC
Trim550iAMG GLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $60,200 $54,900
Base Invoice $55,585 $51,057
Convenience Package 1,700  
Dynamic Handling Package 2,700  
Sport Package 2,200  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Driver Assistance Package 1,350  
Cold Weather Package 650  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,950  
Premium Package 2 2,400  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Folding second row seats 475  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500 790
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 990
Around view cameras 800  
App support 250  
AWD 2,300  
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   850
Premium 3 Package   5,950
designo Package   3,950
Wood trim   0
Advanced Parking Assist Package   1,550
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Special order charge   250
Heated second row seats   620
Sunshades, second row   380
Heated steering wheel   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850
Convenience Package 1,545  
Dynamic Handling Package 2,455  
Sport Package 2,000  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
Driver Assistance Package 1,230  
Cold Weather Package 590  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,775  
Premium Package 2 2,185  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Folding second row seats 430  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455 735
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 921
Around view cameras 730  
App support 230  
AWD 2,115  
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   791
Premium 3 Package   5,534
designo Package   3,674
Wood trim   0
Advanced Parking Assist Package   1,442
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Special order charge   233
Heated second row seats   577
Sunshades, second row   353
Heated steering wheel   233
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791
Options (change) 21,475 19,080
Options (change) 19,585 17,749
Destination 875 925
Total Price $82,550 $74,905
Total Invoice $76,045 $69,731

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,890
Model Year20112017
Model5-SeriesGLC
Trim550iAMG GLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine400hp V8362hp V6
TransmissionT8T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/45-20
Total Price$82,550$74,905
Adjustments for Features0-4,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,550$69,990
Total Invoice$76,045$69,731
Adjustments for Features0-4,576
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,045$65,155

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

Model Year20112017
Model5-SeriesGLC
Trim550iAMG GLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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 detection for collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer $100
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals $75
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding second row seats $700
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Suggestive steering $0
Total Value of Features$8,450$13,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,576

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

Model Year20112017
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 Weight4,519 lb.4,145 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 550i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested82549%

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 lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested204044%
Total Not Requested264056%
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 seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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