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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: $72,225

Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43   
Difference: $3,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelGLC5-Series
TrimAMG GLC43550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,500 $62,000
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,290  
Multimedia Package 2,200  
designo Package 3,100  
Wood trim 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500  
Heated steering wheel 250  
Heated second row seats 580  
Ski sack 250 150
Head-up display (HUD) 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850  
Convenience Package   1,700
Cold Weather Package   1,450
Driver Assistance Package   3,500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Sport Package   2,600
App support   250
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  
Heated steering wheel 233  
Heated second row seats 539  
Ski sack 233 135
Head-up display (HUD) 921  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791  
Convenience Package   1,545
Cold Weather Package   1,320
Driver Assistance Package   3,185
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Sport Package   2,365
App support   230
AWD   2,115
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 11,730 12,800
Options (change) 10,911 11,690
Destination 995 895
Total Price $72,225 $75,695

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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: $7,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,538
Model Year20202012
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)?, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20245/40-19
Total Price$72,225$75,695
Adjustments for Features-3,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,350$75,695

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

Model Year20202012
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
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
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
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 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
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
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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$11,765$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6390

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

Model Year20202012
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 player0Yes
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

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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