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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: $56,805

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $7,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,901

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $7,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820172017
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLC5-Series5-Series
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $37,247 $46,491 $52,313 $65,007 $48,295 $53,180
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
designo Package 3,950 3,800 3,100 3,100    
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    
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990 990    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,030 1,030 450 450    
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250      
Heated second row seats 580 580 580 580    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 700 700
Garmin Map Pilot   625        
Wood trim     0 0    
Premium Package         2,300 1,950
Driving Assistance Package         1,800 1,800
Luxury Seating Package         1,600 1,600
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,000 1,000
Lighting Package         1,050  
Cold Weather Package         800 800
Luxury Package         500 500
Driving Assistance Plus Package         1,400 1,400
Adaptive dampers - electrical         1,000  
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
designo Package 3,674 3,534 2,883 2,883    
Advanced Lighting Package 1,767 744 1,767 977    
Premium 1 Package 1,256 1,256        
Multimedia Package 2,046   2,046 2,046    
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395    
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921 921    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 958 958 419 419    
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233      
Heated second row seats 539 539 539 539    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 645 645
Garmin Map Pilot   581        
Wood trim     0 0    
Premium Package         2,115 1,795
Driving Assistance Package         1,655 1,655
Luxury Seating Package         1,470 1,470
Upgraded leather upholstery         920 920
Lighting Package         965  
Cold Weather Package         735 735
Luxury Package         460 460
Driving Assistance Plus Package         1,290 1,290
Adaptive dampers - electrical         920  
Options (change) 15,760 12,935 12,980 11,880 12,150 9,750
Options (change) 14,659 12,031 12,073 11,050 11,175 8,970
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $56,805 $63,920 $70,225 $82,775 $64,345 $67,195
Total Invoice $52,901 $59,517 $65,381 $77,052 $60,465 $63,145

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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: $7,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,783
Model Year201820182018201820172017
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLC5-Series5-Series
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT9T7T9T9T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$56,805$63,920$70,225$82,775$64,345$67,195
Adjustments for Features-740-2,025-4,125-4,675-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,065$61,895$66,100$78,100$63,845$67,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,830$10,035$22,035$0$3,350
Total Invoice$52,901$59,517$65,381$77,052$60,465$63,145
Adjustments for Features-689-1,886-3,840-4,352-4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,212$57,631$61,541$72,700$59,995$63,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,419$9,329$20,488$0$3,150

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

Model Year201820182018201820172017
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLC5-Series5-Series
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
RWD$0   $0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75  
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  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system    $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Evasive maneuver assist    $200$200
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  
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 cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat    $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
App support$0 $0$0$0$0
Aux input    $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0 $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200 $200$200$200$200
Media drive$15 $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0 $0$0$0$0
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
Surround sound   $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Text dictation    $50$50
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25$25$25
Traffic information $25    
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Voice recorder    $0$0
Wireless charging station    $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
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  
Massage, driver seat    $100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100
Metal pedals  $75$75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Power-folding second row seats$700$700$700$700  
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  
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,620$7,905$10,005$10,555$6,380$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$2,025$4,125$4,675$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-689-1,886-3,840-4,352-4700

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

Model Year20182017
ModelGLC5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in117.1 in
Length183.3 in194.6 in
Width74.4 in73.5 in
Height64.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft318.7 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%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
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%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%
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 GLC43

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
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 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%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%
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 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%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested190085%
Total Not Requested32515%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
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?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested120079%
Total Not Requested32521%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

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