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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: $57,285

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $510

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,343

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $467

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Model Year201620162016
ModelGLC3-Series3-Series
TrimGLC300328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,950 $42,650 $44,150
Base Invoice $36,224 $39,920 $41,300
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,540    
Premium Package 720 1,700 1,700
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 950 950
Multimedia Package 2,330    
Interior Package 2,500    
Upholstered instrument panel 650    
Lighting Package 1,390 800 800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,480    
Sunshades, second row 380 250 250
Heated second row seats 620    
Heated steering wheel 250    
Head-up display (HUD) 990    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790    
Special order charge 250    
Technology Package   2,750 2,750
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700 1,700
Cold Weather Package   800 800
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Luxury Package   0 0
Track Handling Package   2,300  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Semi-automated parking system   500 500
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,432    
Premium Package 670 1,545 1,545
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 865 865
Multimedia Package 2,167    
Interior Package 2,325    
Upholstered instrument panel 605    
Lighting Package 1,293 730 730
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,376    
Sunshades, second row 353 230 230
Heated second row seats 577    
Heated steering wheel 233    
Head-up display (HUD) 921    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735    
Special order charge 233    
Technology Package   2,505 2,505
Driver Assistance Plus   1,545 1,545
Cold Weather Package   730 730
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
Luxury Package   0 0
Track Handling Package   2,095  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090
Semi-automated parking system   455 455
Options (change) 17,410 14,950 12,650
Options (change) 16,194 13,610 11,515
Destination 925 995 995
Total Price $57,285 $58,595 $57,795
Total Invoice $53,343 $54,525 $53,810

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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: $1,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,421
Model Year201620162016
ModelGLC3-Series3-Series
TrimGLC300328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine241hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionT9T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$57,285$58,595$57,795
Adjustments for Features-1,025-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,260$58,145$57,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0
Total Invoice$53,343$54,525$53,810
Adjustments for Features-954-4190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,389$54,106$53,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$296$0

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

Model Year201620162016
ModelGLC3-Series3-Series
TrimGLC300328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate$350  
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  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane keeping assist$400  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control$25  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Aux input $50$50
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power-folding second row seats$700  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Crosswind stabilization$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Suggestive steering$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$7,040$6,465$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-954-4190

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

Model Year20162016
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.3,621 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 Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Total Requested135096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000Yes
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 Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1465100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
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 Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000Yes
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 Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1465100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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