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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,305

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $8,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,082

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $6,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172008
ModelGLCGLC5-Series
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,150 $54,900 $54,400
Base Invoice $36,410 $51,057 $50,230
Burmester 640W 14 speakers 850 850  
Heated front seats 580    
designo Package 3,950 3,950  
Premium 3 Package 7,200 5,950  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790  
Special order charge 250 250  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900    
Heated steering wheel 250 250  
Sunshades, second row 380 380 250
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 1,200
Rear side airbags 420 420 385
Heated second row seats 620 620 350
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850  
Wood trim   0  
Multicontour seats     1,200
Premium Package     2,500
Navigation system     1,900
Auto-dimming headlights     250
Cold Weather Package     900
HD radio     350
iPod integration     400
Proximity key     1,000
Lane departure warning     500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Burmester 640W 14 speakers 791 791  
Heated front seats 539    
designo Package 3,674 3,674  
Premium 3 Package 6,696 5,534  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735  
Special order charge 233 233  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767    
Heated steering wheel 233 233  
Sunshades, second row 353 353 230
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 1,010
Rear side airbags 391 391 350
Heated second row seats 577 577 320
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791  
Wood trim   0  
Multicontour seats     1,090
Premium Package     2,275
Navigation system     1,730
Auto-dimming headlights     230
Cold Weather Package     820
HD radio     315
iPod integration     365
Proximity key     910
Lane departure warning     455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 21,230 17,500 14,180
Options (change) 19,747 16,279 12,775
Destination 925 925 825
Total Price $61,305 $73,325 $69,405
Total Invoice $57,082 $68,261 $63,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,920
Model Year201720172008
ModelGLCGLC5-Series
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine241hp I4362hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT9T9M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)640, 14640, 14200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20225/50-17
Total Price$61,305$73,325$69,405
Adjustments for Features-5,555-7,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,750$65,820$69,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,070$0
Total Invoice$57,082$68,261$63,830
Adjustments for Features-5,172-6,9870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,910$61,274$63,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,364$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201720172008
ModelGLCGLC5-Series
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
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 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge $75 
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding second row seats$700$700 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,945$12,895$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,555$7,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,172-6,9870

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172008
ModelGLC5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.1 in113.6 in
Length183.3 in191.2 in
Width74.4 in72.7 in
Height64.5 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested250046%
Total Not Requested293054%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested205044%
Total Not Requested263056%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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