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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,785

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $8,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,605

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $8,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelGLC1-Series1-Series
TrimGLC300128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,950 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $36,224 $28,885 $36,335
Multimedia Package 2,330    
Interior Package 2,500    
Blind spot warning system 550    
Upholstered instrument panel 650    
Premium Package 720 3,400 1,750
Lighting Package 1,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550
Heated steering wheel 250 190  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480    
BMW Assist   650 650
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
App support   250 250
Heated front seats   500  
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250
Proximity key   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Cold Weather Package     550
Multimedia Package 2,167    
Interior Package 2,325    
Blind spot warning system 512    
Upholstered instrument panel 605    
Premium Package 670 3,095 1,595
Lighting Package 1,293    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500 500
Heated steering wheel 233 175  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376    
BMW Assist   590 590
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
App support   230 230
Heated front seats   455  
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230
Proximity key   455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Cold Weather Package     500
Options (change) 10,590 9,690 7,000
Options (change) 9,851 8,825 6,375
Destination 925 895 895
Total Price $50,465 $41,785 $47,195
Total Invoice $47,000 $38,605 $43,605

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,489
Model Year201620122012
ModelGLC1-Series1-Series
TrimGLC300128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine241hp I4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT9M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$50,465$41,785$47,195
Adjustments for Features-7,4150-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,050$41,785$47,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,260
Total Invoice$47,000$38,605$43,605
Adjustments for Features-6,9060-139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,094$38,605$43,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,861

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201620122012
ModelGLC1-Series1-Series
TrimGLC300128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $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  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$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 - mechanical$100  
Crosswind stabilization$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Suggestive steering$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,940$3,525$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,415$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,9060-139

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20162012
ModelGLC1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.1 in104.7 in
Length183.3 in172.2 in
Width74.4 in68.8 in
Height64.5 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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%
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 lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested100071%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested390598%
Total Not Requested752%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested150595%
Total Not Requested755%

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