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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: $38,920

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $12,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202020202020082008
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLC1-Series1-Series
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,500 $51,900 $59,500 $73,750 $28,600 $34,900
Premium 1 Package 1,350 1,350        
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050        
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 550 550
Heated front seats 580 580     500  
Ski sack 250 250 250 250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850   850      
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620    
Wood trim     0 0    
Premium Package         3,700 3,400
Navigation system         2,100 2,100
HD radio         350 350
iPod integration         400 400
Proximity key         500 500
Xenon HID headlights         800  
Satellite radio - one year subscription         595 595
Sport Package           1,100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           100
Cold Weather Package           600
Premium 1 Package 1,256 1,256        
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907        
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 500 500
Heated front seats 539 539     455  
Ski sack 233 233 233 233    
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791   791      
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507    
Wood trim     0 0    
Premium Package         3,365 3,095
Navigation system         1,910 1,910
HD radio         315 315
iPod integration         365 365
Proximity key         455 455
Xenon HID headlights         730  
Satellite radio - one year subscription         540 540
Sport Package           1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           90
Cold Weather Package           545
Options (change) 7,925 7,075 5,565 4,715 9,495 9,695
Options (change) 7,372 6,581 5,177 4,386 8,635 8,815
Destination 995 995 995 995 825 825
Total Price $51,420 $59,970 $66,060 $79,460 $38,920 $45,420

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 1-Series 128i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,289
Model Year202020202020202020082008
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLC1-Series1-Series
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine255hp I4208hp I4 PiH385hp V6469hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T9T9M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$51,420$59,970$66,060$79,460$38,920$45,420
Adjustments for Features-6,290-7,990-9,975-10,6250-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,130$51,980$56,085$68,835$38,920$44,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,850$10,955$23,705$0$5,650

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

Model Year202020202020202020082008
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLC1-Series1-Series
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400  
6-speed manual    $150$150
RWD$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 app$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Second-row low console    $100$100
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 $50
Climate Control 
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat    $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
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
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$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  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 $50
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $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  
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
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,855$11,555$13,540$14,190$3,565$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,290$7,990$9,975$10,625$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,024-1,009-932-7200-785

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

Model Year20202008
ModelGLC1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.1 in104.7 in
Length183.8 in171.7 in
Width74.8 in68.8 in
Height65.5 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,890 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

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 GLC350e

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

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 GLC63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 Requested315593%
Total Not Requested2257%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
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
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 Requested285593%
Total Not Requested2257%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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