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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: $44,720

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $5,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,115

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $5,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelGLC3-Series
TrimGLC300328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,950 $34,500
Base Invoice $36,224 $31,740
Garmin Map Pilot 600  
Premium Package 720 3,350
Blind spot warning system 550  
Lighting Package 1,390  
Interior Package 2,500  
Upholstered instrument panel 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Sunshades, second row 380 250
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790  
Special order charge 250  
Navigation system   2,100
Steering-linked headlights   800
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Garmin Map Pilot 558  
Premium Package 670 3,050
Blind spot warning system 512  
Lighting Package 1,293  
Interior Package 2,325  
Upholstered instrument panel 605  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Sunshades, second row 353 230
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735  
Special order charge 233  
Navigation system   1,910
Steering-linked headlights   730
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 10,030 9,395
Options (change) 9,330 8,550
Destination 925 825
Total Price $49,905 $44,720
Total Invoice $46,479 $41,115

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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: $1,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $946
Model Year20162008
ModelGLC3-Series
TrimGLC300328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine241hp I4230hp I6
TransmissionT9M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18205/55-16
Total Price$49,905$44,720
Adjustments for Features-6,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,130$44,720
Total Invoice$46,479$41,115
Adjustments for Features-6,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,169$41,115

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

Model Year20162008
ModelGLC3-Series
TrimGLC300328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $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 
Suggestive steering$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,515$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3100

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

Model Year20162008
ModelGLC3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.1 in108.7 in
Length183.3 in178.2 in
Width74.4 in71.5 in
Height64.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested125089%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested277597%
Total Not Requested753%

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