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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: $57,715

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $10,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,743

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $9,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGLC
Trim528i535i550iGLC300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $38,950
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $36,224
Premium Package 2,250 1,000   720
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,450  
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 3,500 2,800
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Technology Package 1,850 1,850    
Sport Package 3,600 3,600 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   720
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300   990
Proximity key 1,000 1,000    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500  
Around view cameras 800 800    
App support 250 250 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Convenience Package     1,700  
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
Rear air vents with automatic controls       790
Special order charge       250
Heated second row seats       620
Sunshades, second row       380
Heated steering wheel       250
Premium Package 2,050 910   670
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 1,320  
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 3,185 2,604
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Technology Package 1,685 1,685    
Sport Package 3,275 3,275 2,365  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   670
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185   921
Proximity key 910 910    
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455  
Around view cameras 730 730    
App support 230 230 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Convenience Package     1,545  
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
Rear air vents with automatic controls       735
Special order charge       233
Heated second row seats       577
Sunshades, second row       353
Heated steering wheel       233
Options (change) 20,550 19,300 15,650 17,840
Options (change) 18,735 17,595 14,265 16,594
Destination 895 895 895 925
Total Price $68,345 $72,695 $78,545 $57,715
Total Invoice $62,960 $66,970 $72,380 $53,743

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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: $13,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,094
Model Year2012201220122016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGLC
Trim528i535i550iGLC300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8241hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19235/60-18
Total Price$68,345$72,695$78,545$57,715
Adjustments for Features00-150-3,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,345$72,695$78,395$54,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$10,050$0
Total Invoice$62,960$66,970$72,380$53,743
Adjustments for Features00-138-2,877
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,960$66,970$72,242$50,866
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,010$9,282$0

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

Model Year2012201220122016
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 
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start via app   $75
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
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, passenger$75$75$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$150 $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 
Handwriting recognition   $200
In-vehicle Internet   $150
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
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Crosswind stabilization   $50
Suggestive steering   $0
Total Value of Features$6,575$6,575$6,725$9,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$150$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments00-138-2,877

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

Model Year20122016
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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested175088%
Total Not Requested25012%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested57551%
Total Not Requested55049%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
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 Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
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 Requested35023%
Total Not Requested120077%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested57551%
Total Not Requested55049%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested57551%
Total Not Requested55049%

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 player0Yes
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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