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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $56,355 Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300 | |||||
| Difference: $22,840 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2021 |
| Model | GLC | GLC | GLC | GLC | 3-Series |
| Trim | GLC300 | GLC350e | AMG GLC43 | AMG GLC63 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $40,050 | $49,990 | $56,250 | $69,900 | $69,900 |
| Advanced Lighting Package | 1,900 | 800 | 1,900 | 1,050 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 1,350 | 1,350 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | ||
| Advanced Parking Assist Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | |
| designo Package | 3,950 | 3,800 | 3,100 | 3,100 | |
| Heated front seats | 580 | 580 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 550 |
| Heated steering wheel | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 580 | 580 | 580 | 580 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 990 | 990 | 990 | 990 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | |
| Garmin Map Pilot | 625 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 200 | 750 | |||
| Executive Package | 4,100 | ||||
| Driving Assistance Package | 500 | ||||
| Full Merino Leather | 2,650 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 500 | ||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||
| Advanced Lighting Package | 1,767 | 744 | 1,767 | 977 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 1,256 | 1,256 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,046 | 2,046 | 2,046 | ||
| Advanced Parking Assist Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| designo Package | 3,674 | 3,534 | 2,883 | 2,883 | |
| Heated front seats | 539 | 539 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | 505 |
| Heated steering wheel | 233 | 233 | 233 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 539 | 539 | 539 | 539 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 921 | 921 | 921 | 921 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1,395 | |
| Garmin Map Pilot | 581 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 186 | 698 | |||
| Executive Package | 3,770 | ||||
| Driving Assistance Package | 460 | ||||
| Full Merino Leather | 2,435 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 460 | ||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 15,310 | 12,485 | 12,730 | 12,180 | 8,300 |
| Options (change) | 14,240 | 11,612 | 11,840 | 11,329 | 7,630 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $56,355 | $63,470 | $69,975 | $83,075 | $79,195 |
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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: $24,955 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,887 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2021 |
| Model | GLC | GLC | GLC | GLC | 3-Series |
| Trim | GLC300 | GLC350e | AMG GLC43 | AMG GLC63 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 208hp I4 PiH | 362hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 473hp I6 |
| Transmission | T9 | T7 | T9 | T9 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 640, 14 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/60-18 | 235/60-18 | 255/45-20 | 265/45-20 | 275/40-18 |
| Total Price | $56,355 | $63,470 | $69,975 | $83,075 | $79,195 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,115 | -3,400 | -5,475 | -6,025 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $54,240 | $60,070 | $64,500 | $77,050 | $79,195 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,830 | $10,260 | $22,810 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2021 |
| Model | GLC | GLC | GLC | GLC | 3-Series |
| Trim | GLC300 | GLC350e | AMG GLC43 | AMG GLC63 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| 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 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| 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 | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | ||||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Metal accent plate, lower front fascia | $0 | $0 | |||
| Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia | $0 | $0 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| 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 | $300 | $300 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,370 | $9,655 | $11,730 | $12,280 | $6,255 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,115 | $3,400 | $5,475 | $6,025 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,970 | -3,166 | -5,097 | -5,608 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2021 |
| Model | GLC | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.1 in | 112.2 in |
| Length | 183.3 in | 185.7 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 64.5 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,892 lb. | 3,590 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 15.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.8 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.3 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.5 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.5 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
| Advanced Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| LED headlights | 1000 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 18% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 13% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Advanced Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e
| Advanced Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 13% |
| Advanced Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43
| Advanced Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| LED headlights | 1000 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 18% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Advanced Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63
| Advanced Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Advanced Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2200 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 8% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Full Merino Leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 450 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 44% |
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