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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: $14,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,274

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $12,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122016
ModelX5X5X5X5GLC
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,200 $57,700 $56,700 $64,200 $38,950
Base Invoice $50,965 $53,265 $52,345 $59,245 $36,224
Convenience Package 3,500 3,500      
Adaptive Drive 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500  
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750 750  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100 1,700 2,100 2,100  
Running boards 300 300 300 300 670
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300     990
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250      
App support 250 250 250 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Premium Package     3,500 1,850 720
Technology Package     1,700 1,700  
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
Heated second row seats         620
Sunshades, second row         380
Heated steering wheel         250
Metallic paint (extra cost)         720
Convenience Package 3,185 3,185      
Adaptive Drive 3,185 3,185 3,185 3,185  
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685 685  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910 1,545 1,910 1,910  
Running boards 275 275 275 275 623
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185     921
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230      
App support 230 230 230 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Premium Package     3,185 1,685 670
Technology Package     1,545 1,545  
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
Heated second row seats         577
Sunshades, second row         353
Heated steering wheel         233
Metallic paint (extra cost)         670
Options (change) 14,200 13,800 14,350 12,700 16,260
Options (change) 12,935 12,570 13,065 11,565 15,125
Destination 895 895 895 895 925
Total Price $70,295 $72,395 $71,945 $77,795 $56,135
Total Invoice $64,795 $66,730 $66,305 $71,705 $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: $13,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,452
Model Year20122012201220122016
ModelX5X5X5X5GLC
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8241hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6T8T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18235/60-18
Total Price$70,295$72,395$71,945$77,795$56,135
Adjustments for Features-1,160-1,160-1,110-1,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,135$71,235$70,835$76,485$56,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$1,700$7,350$0
Total Invoice$64,795$66,730$66,305$71,705$52,274
Adjustments for Features-1,069-1,069-1,023-1,2070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,726$65,661$65,282$70,498$52,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,935$1,556$6,772$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20122012201220122016
ModelX5X5X5X5GLC
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iGLC300
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400
AWD$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 
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 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Trailer sway control    $25
Wide-view front camera  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
Cargo organizer    $100
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Raised top speed limiter $0   
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$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$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear    $100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150
LED headlights    $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding second row seats    $700
Upholstered instrument panel    $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100
Crosswind stabilization    $50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Suggestive steering    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$8,525$8,525$8,475$8,675$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,160$1,160$1,110$1,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,069-1,069-1,023-1,2070

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20122016
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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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested181594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested125086%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65052%
Total Not Requested60048%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested181594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested125086%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested181594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested125086%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested107590%
Total Not Requested12510%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested125086%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%

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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