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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: $67,195

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $3,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,145

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $2,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
Model5-SeriesGLC
Trim540iAMG GLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $56,450 $56,250
Base Invoice $53,180 $52,313
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400  
Driving Assistance Package 1,800  
Luxury Package 500  
Premium Package 1,950  
Cold Weather Package 800  
Luxury Seating Package 1,600  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 720
designo Package   3,100
Wood trim   0
Advanced Lighting Package   1,900
Multimedia Package   2,200
Advanced Parking Assist Package   1,290
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Heated steering wheel   250
Head-up display (HUD)   990
Heated second row seats   580
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290  
Driving Assistance Package 1,655  
Luxury Package 460  
Premium Package 1,795  
Cold Weather Package 735  
Luxury Seating Package 1,470  
Upgraded leather upholstery 920  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 670
designo Package   2,883
Wood trim   0
Advanced Lighting Package   1,767
Multimedia Package   2,046
Advanced Parking Assist Package   1,200
Panoramic sunroof   1,395
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Heated steering wheel   233
Head-up display (HUD)   921
Heated second row seats   539
Options (change) 9,750 12,980
Options (change) 8,970 12,073
Destination 995 995
Total Price $67,195 $70,225
Total Invoice $63,145 $65,381

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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: $1,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,604
Model Year20172018
Model5-SeriesGLC
Trim540iAMG GLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine335hp I6362hp V6
TransmissionT8T9
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/45-20
Total Price$67,195$70,225
Adjustments for Features0-4,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,195$66,100
Total Invoice$63,145$65,381
Adjustments for Features0-3,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,145$61,541

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

Model Year20172018
Model5-SeriesGLC
Trim540iAMG GLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated washer fluid system $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input$50 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Suggestive steering $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,540$9,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,840

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

Model Year20172018
Model5-SeriesGLC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.1 in113.1 in
Length194.6 in183.3 in
Width73.5 in74.4 in
Height58.2 in64.5 in
Curb Weight3,847 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.756.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested120079%
Total Not Requested32521%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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