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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: $59,465

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $20,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172021
ModelGLCGLC3-Series
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43M3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,150 $54,900 $69,900
Premium 3 Package 7,200 5,950  
Burmester 640W 14 speakers 850 850  
Heated front seats 580    
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,550 1,550  
designo Package 3,950 3,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550
Heated steering wheel 250 250  
Heated second row seats 620 620  
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990  
Wood trim, alternative type 160 160 1,080
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790  
Special order charge 250 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Wood trim   0  
Black exterior trim (optional)   200  
Executive Package     4,100
Driving Assistance Package     500
Full Merino Leather     2,650
Blind spot warning system     500
Sunroof     0
Premium 3 Package 6,696 5,534  
Burmester 640W 14 speakers 791 791  
Heated front seats 539    
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,442 1,442  
designo Package 3,674 3,674  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 505
Heated steering wheel 233 233  
Heated second row seats 577 577  
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921  
Wood trim, alternative type 149 149 995
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735  
Special order charge 233 233  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Wood trim   0  
Black exterior trim (optional)   186  
Executive Package     3,770
Driving Assistance Package     460
Full Merino Leather     2,435
Blind spot warning system     460
Sunroof     0
Options (change) 19,390 17,760 9,380
Options (change) 18,036 16,521 8,625
Destination 925 925 995
Total Price $59,465 $73,585 $80,275

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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 M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,500
Model Year201720172021
ModelGLCGLC3-Series
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43M3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4362hp V6473hp I6
TransmissionT9T9M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)640, 14640, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20275/40-18
Total Price$59,465$73,585$80,275
Adjustments for Features-4,565-7,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,900$65,695$80,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,795$0

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

Model Year201720172021
ModelGLCGLC3-Series
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43M3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Aux input  $50
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75 
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700$700 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,115$13,440$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,565$7,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,251-7,3450

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

Model Year20172021
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

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Cargo net40No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested319059%
Total Not Requested224041%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Cargo net40No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested254054%
Total Not Requested214046%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested220092%
Total Not Requested2008%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

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