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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: $41,175

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $9,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,050

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $8,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201320132013
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLC1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $37,247 $46,491 $52,313 $65,007 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050          
Premium 1 Package 1,350 1,350          
Multimedia Package 2,200   2,200 2,200      
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500      
Heated front seats 580 580     500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 550 550 550
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850   850        
Advanced Lighting Package   800   1,050      
Garmin Map Pilot   625          
Wood trim     0 0 500    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 2,590      
Premium Package         3,600 2,400 2,400
Xenon HID headlights         900    
Technology Package         2,350 2,350 2,350
Sport seats         400 400  
Auto-dimming headlights         250 250 250
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907          
Premium 1 Package 1,256 1,256          
Multimedia Package 2,046   2,046 2,046      
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395      
Heated front seats 539 539     455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 500 500 500
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791   791        
Advanced Lighting Package   744   977      
Garmin Map Pilot   581          
Wood trim     0 0 455    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 2,409      
Premium Package         3,275 2,185 2,185
Xenon HID headlights         820    
Technology Package         2,140 2,140 2,140
Sport seats         365 365  
Auto-dimming headlights         230 230 230
Options (change) 9,250 7,625 6,890 8,060 9,050 6,450 6,050
Options (change) 8,604 7,092 6,409 7,497 8,240 5,875 5,510
Destination 995 995 995 995 925 925 925
Total Price $50,295 $58,610 $64,135 $78,955 $41,175 $46,675 $50,225
Total Invoice $46,846 $54,578 $59,717 $73,499 $38,050 $43,135 $46,405

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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: $3,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,333
Model Year2018201820182018201320132013
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLC1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionT9T7T9T9M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$50,295$58,610$64,135$78,955$41,175$46,675$50,225
Adjustments for Features-5,865-8,050-9,550-11,1000-250-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,430$50,560$54,585$67,855$41,175$46,425$50,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,130$10,155$23,425$0$5,250$8,925
Total Invoice$46,846$54,578$59,717$73,499$38,050$43,135$46,405
Adjustments for Features-5,463-7,496-8,892-10,3330-231-115
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,383$47,082$50,825$63,166$38,050$42,904$46,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,699$9,442$21,783$0$4,854$8,240

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

Model Year2018201820182018201320132013
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLC1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200     
6-speed manual    $150$150$150
RWD$0   $0$0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700   
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100   
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200   
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25   
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$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$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   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75   
Cargo net$40$40$40$40   
Console with shifter    $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25   
Roof rails$250$250$250$250   
Second-row low console    $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175   
Residual heat    $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275   
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0$0$0
Sunroof    $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input    $50$50$50
DVD-compatible player$0 $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200 $200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
iPod integration    $100$100$100
Media drive$15 $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0 $0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound   $250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25   
Traffic information $25  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices    $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75   
Chronometer  $100$100   
Cornering lights $50 $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100   
Fog lights    $125$125$125
Headlight washers     $50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$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$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50   
Door sill trim plates$100 $100 $100$100$100
Folding second row seats    $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 $200   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Metal pedals  $75$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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$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   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$10,370$12,555$14,055$15,605$4,505$4,755$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,865$8,050$9,550$11,100$0$250$125
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,463-7,496-8,892-10,3330-231-115

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

Model Year20182013
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

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights250No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights250No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested385592%
Total Not Requested3258%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested175584%
Total Not Requested32516%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested175584%
Total Not Requested32516%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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