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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: $72,675

Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43   
Difference: $4,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202011
ModelGLC5-Series
TrimAMG GLC43550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,500 $60,200
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,290  
Multimedia Package 2,200  
designo Package 3,100  
Wood trim 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Heated steering wheel 250  
Heated second row seats 580  
Head-up display (HUD) 990 1,300
Ski sack 250 150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850  
Convenience Package   1,700
Cold Weather Package   650
Dynamic Handling Package   2,700
Sport Package   2,200
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,950
Folding second row seats   475
App support   250
iPod integration   400
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Around view cameras   1,200
AWD   2,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,200  
Multimedia Package 2,046  
designo Package 2,883  
Wood trim 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Heated steering wheel 233  
Heated second row seats 539  
Head-up display (HUD) 921 1,185
Ski sack 233 135
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791  
Convenience Package   1,545
Cold Weather Package   590
Dynamic Handling Package   2,455
Sport Package   2,000
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,775
Folding second row seats   430
App support   230
iPod integration   365
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Around view cameras   1,095
AWD   2,115
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 12,180 16,125
Options (change) 11,330 14,715
Destination 995 875
Total Price $72,675 $77,200

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,503
Model Year20202011
ModelGLC5-Series
TrimAMG GLC43550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine385hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20245/40-19
Total Price$72,675$77,200
Adjustments for Features-3,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,825$77,200

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

Model Year20202011
ModelGLC5-Series
TrimAMG GLC43550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated washer fluid system$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding second row seats$700 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$12,065$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6530

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

Model Year20202011
ModelGLC5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in116.9 in
Length183.8 in193.1 in
Width74.8 in73.2 in
Height65.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,191 lb.4,519 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
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 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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