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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: $45,865

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $6,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,400

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $5,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelGLC3-Series
TrimGLC300328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,950 $37,150
Base Invoice $36,224 $34,380
Interior Package 2,500  
Blind spot warning system 550  
Upholstered instrument panel 650  
Premium Package 720 1,900
Lighting Package 1,390  
Multimedia Package 2,330  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Heated steering wheel 250 190
Sunshades, second row 380 250
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790  
Special order charge 250  
Navigation system   2,100
Steering-linked headlights   900
Auto-dimming headlights   250
App support   250
Heated front seats   500
Roof rails   100
Proximity key   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Interior Package 2,325  
Blind spot warning system 512  
Upholstered instrument panel 605  
Premium Package 670 1,730
Lighting Package 1,293  
Multimedia Package 2,167  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Heated steering wheel 233 175
Sunshades, second row 353 230
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735  
Special order charge 233  
Navigation system   1,910
Steering-linked headlights   820
Auto-dimming headlights   230
App support   230
Heated front seats   455
Roof rails   90
Proximity key   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 12,010 7,840
Options (change) 11,172 7,145
Destination 925 875
Total Price $51,885 $45,865
Total Invoice $48,321 $42,400

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $659
Model Year20162011
ModelGLC3-Series
TrimGLC300328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine241hp I4230hp I6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$51,885$45,865
Adjustments for Features-5,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,235$45,865
Total Invoice$48,321$42,400
Adjustments for Features-5,2620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,059$42,400

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

Model Year20162011
ModelGLC3-Series
TrimGLC300328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
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 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$9,315$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2620

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW 3-Series features.

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

Model Year20162011
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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

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%
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 headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested35025%
Total Not Requested105075%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Remote app25Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested190096%
Total Not Requested754%

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