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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: $48,245

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $5,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202012
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLC3-Series
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,500 $51,900 $59,500 $73,750 $37,500
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050      
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Premium 1 Package 1,350 1,350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Heated front seats 580 580      
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250 250  
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380 250
Heated second row seats 580 580 580 580  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850   850    
Advanced Lighting Package   1,900   1,900  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620  
Wood trim     0 0  
Steering-linked headlights         900
Navigation system         2,150
Premium Package         1,900
Sport Package         1,650
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         100
Cold Weather Package         900
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350
Proximity key         500
Auto-dimming headlights         250
Roof rails         100
App support         250
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907      
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046  
Premium 1 Package 1,256 1,256      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395  
Heated front seats 539 539      
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233 233  
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353 353 230
Heated second row seats 539 539 539 539  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791   791    
Advanced Lighting Package   1,767   1,767  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507  
Wood trim     0 0  
Steering-linked headlights         820
Navigation system         1,955
Premium Package         1,730
Sport Package         1,500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         90
Cold Weather Package         820
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320
Proximity key         455
Auto-dimming headlights         230
Roof rails         90
App support         230
Options (change) 10,460 11,510 8,100 9,150 9,850
Options (change) 9,729 10,705 7,534 8,510 8,970
Destination 995 995 995 995 895
Total Price $53,955 $64,405 $68,595 $83,895 $48,245

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,046
Model Year20202020202020202012
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLC3-Series
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine255hp I4208hp I4 PiH385hp V6469hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T9T9M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20225/45-17
Total Price$53,955$64,405$68,595$83,895$48,245
Adjustments for Features-4,600-7,200-8,285-9,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,355$57,205$60,310$74,060$48,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,850$10,955$24,705$0

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

Model Year20202020202020202012
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLC3-Series
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400 
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 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 
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
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration    $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $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
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Cornering lights $50 $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 $150 
LED headlights $1000 $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 $750  
Steering-linked headlights $150 $150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
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$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 
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 
Total Value of Features$8,080$10,680$11,765$13,315$3,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,600$7,200$8,285$9,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-914-1,308-1,030-1,1140

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

Model Year20202012
ModelGLC3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.1 in108.7 in
Length183.8 in178.2 in
Width74.8 in71.5 in
Height65.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,890 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights250No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights250No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%

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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested157595%
Total Not Requested755%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

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