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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,975

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $12,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,630

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $12,427

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelX3GLC
TrimxDrive35iAMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,050 $54,900
Base Invoice $37,965 $51,057
Convenience Package 1,150  
Sport Activity Package 1,250  
Technology Package 3,200  
Premium Package 3,450  
Cold Weather Package 1,150  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
App support 250  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 990
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Premium 2 Package   2,350
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   850
Leather Seating Package   1,900
Advanced Parking Assist Package   1,550
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790
Special order charge   250
Wood trim   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Heated second row seats   620
Sunshades, second row   380
Heated steering wheel   250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850
Convenience Package 1,045  
Sport Activity Package 1,140  
Technology Package 2,910  
Premium Package 3,140  
Cold Weather Package 1,045  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
App support 230  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 921
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Premium 2 Package   2,186
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   791
Leather Seating Package   1,767
Advanced Parking Assist Package   1,442
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735
Special order charge   233
Wood trim   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Heated second row seats   577
Sunshades, second row   353
Heated steering wheel   233
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791
Options (change) 14,050 12,980
Options (change) 12,790 12,075
Destination 875 925
Total Price $55,975 $68,805
Total Invoice $51,630 $64,057

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,972
Model Year20112017
ModelX3GLC
TrimxDrive35iAMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6362hp V6
TransmissionT8T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/45-20
Total Price$55,975$68,805
Adjustments for Features0-4,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,975$64,020
Total Invoice$51,630$64,057
Adjustments for Features0-4,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,630$59,602

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20112017
ModelX3GLC
TrimxDrive35iAMG GLC43
Body4dr SUV4dr 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
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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 warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer $100
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$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, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding second row seats $700
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Suggestive steering $0
Total Value of Features$6,430$11,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,455

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20112017
ModelX3GLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in113.1 in
Length183.0 in183.3 in
Width74.1 in74.4 in
Height65.4 in64.5 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested280094%
Total Not Requested1906%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74056%
Total Not Requested59044%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
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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