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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: $56,595

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $690

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202020202020162016
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLC3-Series3-Series
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,500 $51,900 $59,500 $73,750 $42,650 $44,150
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050        
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200    
Advanced Lighting Package 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Premium 1 Package 1,350 1,350        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 550 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Heated front seats 580 580        
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380 250 250
Heated second row seats 580 580 580 580    
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250 250    
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990 990    
Wood trim     0 0    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620 1,450 1,450
Premium Package         1,700 1,700
Technology Package         2,750 2,750
Driver Assistance Plus         1,700 1,700
Driver Assistance Package         950 950
Lighting Package         800 800
Cold Weather Package         800 800
Luxury Package         0 0
Track Handling Package         2,300  
Semi-automated parking system         500 500
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907        
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046    
Advanced Lighting Package 1,767 1,767 1,767 1,767    
Premium 1 Package 1,256 1,256        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 500 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395    
Heated front seats 539 539        
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353 353 230 230
Heated second row seats 539 539 539 539    
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233 233    
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921 921    
Wood trim     0 0    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507 1,320 1,320
Premium Package         1,545 1,545
Technology Package         2,505 2,505
Driver Assistance Plus         1,545 1,545
Driver Assistance Package         865 865
Lighting Package         730 730
Cold Weather Package         730 730
Luxury Package         0 0
Track Handling Package         2,095  
Semi-automated parking system         455 455
Options (change) 13,790 13,790 11,430 11,430 13,750 11,450
Options (change) 12,826 12,826 10,631 10,631 12,520 10,425
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $57,285 $66,685 $71,925 $86,175 $57,395 $56,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328d
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,201
Model Year202020202020202020162016
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLC3-Series3-Series
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine255hp I4208hp I4 PiH385hp V6469hp V8240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionT9T9T9T9T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20225/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$57,285$66,685$71,925$86,175$57,395$56,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-3,685-4,335-975-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,285$64,985$68,240$81,840$56,420$56,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,700$10,955$24,555$350$0

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

Model Year202020202020202020162016
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLC3-Series3-Series
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$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$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0 
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Pedestrian detection    $50$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 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Wide-view front camera    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Cargo area partition net    $40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Residual heat    $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Regenerative braking    $0$0
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  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
Aux input    $50$50
S Voice support    $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$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$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,755$7,455$9,440$10,090$6,730$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$3,685$4,335$975$525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-352-596-585-908-489

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

Model Year20202016
ModelGLC3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.1 in110.6 in
Length183.8 in182.0 in
Width74.8 in71.3 in
Height65.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,890 lb.3,621 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e

Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000Yes
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 Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
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
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1465100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000Yes
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 Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
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
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1465100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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