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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,835

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $1,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,068

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $2,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLC3-Series3-Series
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $37,247 $46,491 $52,313 $65,007 $43,415 $42,020
Advanced Lighting Package 1,900 800 1,900 1,050    
Premium 1 Package 1,350 1,350        
Multimedia Package 2,200   2,200 2,200    
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 550 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Heated front seats 580 580        
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250   190 190
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380 250 250
Heated second row seats 580 580 580 580 350 350
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990 990    
Garmin Map Pilot   625        
Wood trim     0 0    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 2,590    
Convenience Tier         850 850
Obstacle detection, rear         600 600
Executive Tier         3,100 3,100
Premium Tier         2,900 2,900
Luxury Design         0 0
Driving Assistance Package         500 500
Blind spot warning system         500 500
Track Handling Package           2,300
Advanced Lighting Package 1,767 744 1,767 977    
Premium 1 Package 1,256 1,256        
Multimedia Package 2,046   2,046 2,046    
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 505 505
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395    
Heated front seats 539 539        
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233   175 175
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353 353 230 230
Heated second row seats 539 539 539 539 320 320
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921 921    
Garmin Map Pilot   581        
Wood trim     0 0    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 2,409    
Convenience Tier         780 780
Obstacle detection, rear         550 550
Executive Tier         2,850 2,850
Premium Tier         2,670 2,670
Luxury Design         0 0
Driving Assistance Package         460 460
Blind spot warning system         460 460
Track Handling Package           2,115
Options (change) 13,790 11,115 11,430 11,300 9,790 12,090
Options (change) 12,826 10,338 10,631 10,510 9,000 11,115
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $54,835 $62,100 $68,675 $82,195 $56,735 $57,535
Total Invoice $51,068 $57,824 $63,939 $76,512 $53,410 $54,130

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,824
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLC3-Series3-Series
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T9T9T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$54,835$62,100$68,675$82,195$56,735$57,535
Adjustments for Features0-1,285-3,685-4,235-550-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,835$60,815$64,990$77,960$56,185$56,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,980$10,155$23,125$0$350
Total Invoice$51,068$57,824$63,939$76,512$53,410$54,130
Adjustments for Features0-1,197-3,431-3,942-518-941
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,068$56,627$60,508$72,570$52,892$53,189
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,559$9,440$21,502$0$297

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLC3-Series3-Series
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
High performance brake pads (optional)     $0
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Wide-view front camera    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Cargo area partition net    $40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Residual heat    $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Regenerative braking    $0$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  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
App support$0 $0$0$0$0
Aux input    $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0 $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200 $200$200$200$200
Media drive$15 $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0 $0$0$0$0
S Voice support    $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
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  
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25$25$25
Traffic information $25    
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,245$7,530$9,930$10,480$6,795$7,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,285$3,685$4,235$550$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,197-3,431-3,942-518-941

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelGLC3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.1 in110.6 in
Length183.3 in182.0 in
Width74.4 in71.3 in
Height64.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested205084%
Total Not Requested40016%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1665100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested205084%
Total Not Requested40016%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1665100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

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