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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: $4,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,115

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182008
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLC3-Series
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900 $34,500
Base Invoice $37,247 $46,491 $52,313 $65,007 $31,740
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625  
Premium 1 Package 1,350 1,350      
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Heated front seats 580 580     500
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380 250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850   850    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   310      
Wood trim     0 0  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 2,590  
Premium Package         3,350
Navigation system         2,100
Steering-linked headlights         800
HD radio         350
iPod integration         400
Proximity key         500
Satellite radio - one year subscription         595
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581  
Premium 1 Package 1,256 1,256      
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395  
Heated front seats 539 539     455
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353 353 230
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791   791    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   288      
Wood trim     0 0  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 2,409  
Premium Package         3,050
Navigation system         1,910
Steering-linked headlights         730
HD radio         315
iPod integration         365
Proximity key         455
Satellite radio - one year subscription         540
Options (change) 8,055 7,515 5,695 5,815 9,395
Options (change) 7,492 6,989 5,297 5,408 8,550
Destination 995 995 995 995 825
Total Price $49,100 $58,500 $62,940 $76,710 $44,720
Total Invoice $45,734 $54,475 $58,605 $71,410 $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: $745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $155
Model Year20182018201820182008
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLC3-Series
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionT9T7T9T9M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20205/55-16
Total Price$49,100$58,500$62,940$76,710$44,720
Adjustments for Features-5,125-6,775-8,810-9,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,975$51,725$54,130$67,250$44,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,750$10,155$23,275$0
Total Invoice$45,734$54,475$58,605$71,410$41,115
Adjustments for Features-4,774-6,309-8,203-8,8060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,960$48,166$50,402$62,604$41,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,206$9,442$21,644$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182008
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLC3-Series
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0   $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo area partition net    $40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  $15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Residual heat    $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration    $100
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats    $300
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700$700$700$700 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,030$9,680$11,715$12,365$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,125$6,775$8,810$9,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,774-6,309-8,203-8,8060

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

Model Year20182008
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested277597%
Total Not Requested753%

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