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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: $54,595

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $1,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122020202020202020
ModelX3X3GLCGLCGLCGLC
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $42,500 $51,900 $59,500 $73,750
Premium Package 3,450 3,450        
M Sport Package 3,000          
Cold Weather Package 700 700        
Technology Package 3,200 3,200        
Convenience Package 1,700          
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720 720
Heated second row seats 450 450 580 580 580 580
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300 990 990 990 990
App support 250 250        
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350        
Sport Activity Package   1,750        
Leather Seating Package     2,050 2,050    
Premium 1 Package     1,350 1,350    
Multimedia Package     2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Advanced Parking Assist Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Heated front seats     580 580    
Panoramic sunroof     1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Sunshades, second row     380 380 380 380
Heated steering wheel     250 250 250 250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850   850  
Advanced Lighting Package       1,900   1,900
Leather seating surfaces         1,620 1,620
Wood trim         0 0
Premium Package 3,140 3,140        
M Sport Package 2,730          
Cold Weather Package 635 635        
Technology Package 2,910 2,910        
Convenience Package 1,545          
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 670 670 670 670
Heated second row seats 410 410 539 539 539 539
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185 921 921 921 921
App support 230 230        
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320        
Sport Activity Package   1,595        
Leather Seating Package     1,907 1,907    
Premium 1 Package     1,256 1,256    
Multimedia Package     2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Advanced Parking Assist Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Heated front seats     539 539    
Panoramic sunroof     1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395
Sunshades, second row     353 353 353 353
Heated steering wheel     233 233 233 233
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791   791  
Advanced Lighting Package       1,767   1,767
Leather seating surfaces         1,507 1,507
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 16,600 13,650 12,740 13,790 10,380 11,430
Options (change) 15,110 12,430 11,850 12,826 9,655 10,631
Destination 895 895 995 995 995 995
Total Price $54,595 $57,245 $56,235 $66,685 $70,875 $86,175

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,149
Model Year201220122020202020202020
ModelX3X3GLCGLCGLCGLC
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6300hp I6255hp I4208hp I4 PiH385hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$54,595$57,245$56,235$66,685$70,875$86,175
Adjustments for Features-1000-150-2,750-3,835-5,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,495$57,245$56,085$63,935$67,040$80,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,750$0$7,850$10,955$24,705

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year201220122020202020202020
ModelX3X3GLCGLCGLCGLC
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700$1700
RWD  $0   
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50    
Cargo mat$40$40    
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Heated washer fluid system    $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking$0$0    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350     
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250    
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia    $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia    $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200 $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights   $50 $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150 $150
LED headlights   $1000 $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 $750 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $150 $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200 $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding second row seats  $700$700$700$700
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Total Value of Features$7,205$7,105$7,255$9,855$10,940$12,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$150$2,750$3,835$5,385
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-34-570-576-726

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20122020
ModelX3GLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in113.1 in
Length183.0 in183.8 in
Width74.1 in74.8 in
Height65.4 in65.5 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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 Requested310094%
Total Not Requested1906%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested232592%
Total Not Requested1908%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights250No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights250No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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