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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: $55,745

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $1,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,425

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $1,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelX3GLC
TrimxDrive35iGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,700 $38,950
Base Invoice $39,465 $36,224
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400  
Technology Package 3,200  
Premium Package 3,450 720
Cold Weather Package 700  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
App support 250  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 990
Heated second row seats 450 620
Roof rails 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Interior Package   2,500
Blind spot warning system   550
Upholstered instrument panel   650
Lighting Package   1,390
Multimedia Package   2,330
Advanced Parking Assist Package   1,540
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790
Special order charge   250
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Sunshades, second row   380
Heated steering wheel   250
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275  
Technology Package 2,910  
Premium Package 3,140 670
Cold Weather Package 635  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
App support 230  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 921
Heated second row seats 410 577
Roof rails 230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Interior Package   2,325
Blind spot warning system   512
Upholstered instrument panel   605
Lighting Package   1,293
Multimedia Package   2,167
Advanced Parking Assist Package   1,432
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735
Special order charge   233
AWD   1,860
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Sunshades, second row   353
Heated steering wheel   233
Options (change) 12,150 17,160
Options (change) 11,065 15,962
Destination 895 925
Total Price $55,745 $57,035
Total Invoice $51,425 $53,111

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,759
Model Year20122016
ModelX3GLC
TrimxDrive35iGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6241hp I4
TransmissionT8T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18235/60-18
Total Price$55,745$57,035
Adjustments for Features0-3,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,745$53,335
Total Invoice$51,425$53,111
Adjustments for Features0-3,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,425$49,666

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20122016
ModelX3GLC
TrimxDrive35iGLC300
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 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 
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
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 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding second row seats $700
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Crosswind stabilization $50
Suggestive steering $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,440$10,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,445

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20122016
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.3,946 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

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested30038%
Total Not Requested50062%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested232592%
Total Not Requested1908%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested69039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested35025%
Total Not Requested105075%
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 - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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