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BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,135

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $15,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,274

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $13,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112016
ModelX5X5X5X5X5GLC
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iMGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,100 $54,600 $51,800 $58,900 $85,700 $38,950
Base Invoice $48,130 $50,430 $47,855 $54,390 $79,045 $36,224
Adaptive Drive 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500    
Convenience Package 2,750 2,750        
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100 1,700 2,100 2,100 1,900  
Technology Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800    
Cold Weather Package 900 900 900 900 600  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750 750 750 750    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 3,800  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350    
App support 250 250 250 250 250  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300   990
Running boards 300 300 300 300   670
Heated second row seats 350 350 350 350   620
Premium Package     3,400 2,200   720
Rear Climate Package     900 900 700  
iPod integration     400 400    
Roof rails     100 100    
Driver Assistance Package         2,200  
Wood trim         0  
Power liftgate         500  
Premium Sound Package         1,400  
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
14-way power passenger seat           430
Panoramic sunroof           1,480
Rear air vents with automatic controls           790
Special order charge           250
Sunshades, second row           380
Heated steering wheel           250
Metallic paint (extra cost)           720
Adaptive Drive 3,185 3,185 3,185 3,185    
Convenience Package 2,505 2,505        
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910 1,545 1,910 1,910 1,730  
Technology Package 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550    
Cold Weather Package 820 820 820 820 545  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685 685 685 685    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 3,460  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320    
App support 230 230 230 230 230  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230 230    
Proximity key 910 910 910 910 910  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185   921
Running boards 275 275 275 275   623
Heated second row seats 320 320 320 320   577
Premium Package     3,095 2,000   670
Rear Climate Package     820 820 635  
iPod integration     365 365    
Roof rails     90 90    
Driver Assistance Package         2,000  
Wood trim         0  
Power liftgate         455  
Premium Sound Package         1,275  
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
14-way power passenger seat           400
Panoramic sunroof           1,376
Rear air vents with automatic controls           735
Special order charge           233
Sunshades, second row           353
Heated steering wheel           233
Metallic paint (extra cost)           670
Options (change) 18,500 18,100 20,550 19,350 12,350 16,260
Options (change) 16,855 16,490 18,720 17,625 11,240 15,125
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 925
Total Price $71,475 $73,575 $73,225 $79,125 $98,925 $56,135
Total Invoice $65,860 $67,795 $67,450 $72,890 $91,160 $52,274

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,365
Model Year201120112011201120112016
ModelX5X5X5X5X5GLC
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iMGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8555hp V8241hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6T8T6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6825, 16?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20235/60-18
Total Price$71,475$73,575$73,225$79,125$98,925$56,135
Adjustments for Features-1,325-1,325-1,125-1,425-2,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,150$72,250$72,100$77,700$96,875$56,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$1,950$7,550$26,725$0
Total Invoice$65,860$67,795$67,450$72,890$91,160$52,274
Adjustments for Features-1,221-1,221-1,036-1,313-1,8890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,639$66,574$66,414$71,577$89,271$52,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,935$1,775$6,938$24,632$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year201120112011201120112016
ModelX5X5X5X5X5GLC
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iMGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD     $0
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$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$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver     $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Trailer sway control     $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails    $250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net     $40
Cargo organizer     $100
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter     $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 $250
Ski sack$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Running boards$350$350$350$350 $350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 $25
DVD-compatible player     $0
Handwriting recognition     $200
In-vehicle Internet     $150
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years     $0
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot     $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 $25
Surround sound    $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225
USB port     $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 $50
Fog light, rear     $100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     $150
LED headlights     $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Door sill trim plates    $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding second row seats     $700
Upholstered instrument panel     $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical     $100
Crosswind stabilization     $50
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350 
Suggestive steering     $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,415$9,415$9,215$9,515$10,140$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$1,325$1,125$1,425$2,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,221-1,221-1,036-1,313-1,8890

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20112016
ModelX5GLC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in113.1 in
Length191.2 in183.3 in
Width76.1 in74.4 in
Height69.9 in64.5 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,892 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		7.1 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		21.9 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.8 ft356.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC specs.

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested167585%
Total Not Requested29015%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested1640100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested167585%
Total Not Requested29015%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested1640100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote app25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested245086%
Total Not Requested41514%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested1640100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested145090%
Total Not Requested16510%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested1640100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 M

Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested27569%
Total Not Requested12531%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Unbranded, 825W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested10014%
Total Not Requested60086%

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%
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%
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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