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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: $53,034

BMW 3-Series 330e   
Difference: $3,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016202120212021
ModelGLC3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGLC300330i330eM340i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $41,250 $44,550 $54,700
Multimedia Package 2,330      
Lighting Package 1,390      
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,540      
Premium Package 720      
Driver Assistance Package 2,800      
Interior Package 2,500      
Upholstered instrument panel 650      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550 550
Heated steering wheel 250 190 190 190
Heated second row seats 620 350 350 350
Head-up display (HUD) 990      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790      
Special order charge 250      
Panoramic sunroof 1,480      
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750  
Obstacle detection, rear   600 750 600
Executive Tier   3,100 2,800 3,100
Premium Tier   2,900 2,900 2,900
Luxury Design   0 0 0
Driving Assistance Package   500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200
Blind spot warning system   500 500 500
Multimedia Package 2,167      
Lighting Package 1,293      
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,432      
Premium Package 670      
Driver Assistance Package 2,604      
Interior Package 2,325      
Upholstered instrument panel 605      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 505 505 505
Heated steering wheel 233 175 175 175
Heated second row seats 577 320 320 320
Head-up display (HUD) 921      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735      
Special order charge 233      
Panoramic sunroof 1,376      
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610  
Obstacle detection, rear   550 690 550
Executive Tier   2,850 2,575 2,850
Premium Tier   2,670 2,670 2,670
Luxury Design   0 0 0
Driving Assistance Package   460 460 460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105 1,105
Blind spot warning system   460 460 460
Options (change) 17,030 11,640 11,490 9,890
Options (change) 15,841 10,705 10,570 9,095
Destination 925 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $56,905 $53,885 $53,034 $65,585

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $494
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,361
Model Year2016202120212021
ModelGLC3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGLC300330i330eM340i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H
TransmissionT9T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$56,905$53,885$53,034$65,585
Adjustments for Features-4,365-1250-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,540$53,760$53,034$65,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$726$0$12,176

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

Model Year2016202120212021
ModelGLC3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGLC300330i330eM340i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$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$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150   
Collision preparation system, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane keeping assist$400   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rollover sensor$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Trailer sway control$25   
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net$40   
Cargo organizer$100   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0 
8 kWh battery pack  $0 
Regenerative braking $0 $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$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 - mechanical$100   
Crosswind stabilization$50   
Suggestive steering$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$9,040$4,800$4,675$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,365$125$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,065-270-58

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

Model Year20162021
ModelGLC3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in112.2 in
Length183.3 in185.7 in
Width74.4 in71.9 in
Height64.5 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Total Requested135096%
Total Not Requested504%
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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%
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 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%
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
S Voice support0No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1665100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested205093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
S Voice support0No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1665100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
S Voice support0No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1665100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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