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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,635

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $3,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,813

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $3,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCX3X3
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63xDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $37,247 $46,491 $52,313 $65,007 $40,160 $51,180
Multimedia Package 2,200   2,200 2,200    
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050        
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Advanced Lighting Package 1,900 800 1,900 1,050    
Premium 1 Package 1,350 1,350        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 550 550
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250      
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380 250 250
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,030 1,030 450 450 350 350
Heated second row seats 580 580 580 580 350 350
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,200  
Upholstered instrument panel 350 350        
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990 990    
Garmin Map Pilot   625        
Wood trim     0 0    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 2,590   1,700
Black exterior trim (optional)     200 750    
M Sport Design         4,100  
Executive Tier         3,500  
Premium Tier         3,300 2,950
Adaptive dampers - electrical         1,000 700
Driving Assistance Package         900 900
Parking Assistance Package           700
Multimedia Package 2,046   2,046 2,046    
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907        
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Advanced Lighting Package 1,767 744 1,767 977    
Premium 1 Package 1,256 1,256        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 505 505
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233      
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353 353 230 230
Cooled or ventilated front seats 958 958 419 419 320 320
Heated second row seats 539 539 539 539 320 320
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,105  
Upholstered instrument panel 326 326        
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921 921    
Garmin Map Pilot   581        
Wood trim     0 0    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 2,409   1,565
Black exterior trim (optional)     186 698    
M Sport Design         3,770  
Executive Tier         3,220  
Premium Tier         3,035 2,715
Adaptive dampers - electrical         920 645
Driving Assistance Package         830 830
Parking Assistance Package           645
Options (change) 14,590 11,915 12,080 12,500 15,500 8,450
Options (change) 13,571 11,083 11,236 11,627 14,255 7,775
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $55,635 $62,900 $69,325 $83,395 $58,945 $63,745
Total Invoice $51,813 $58,569 $64,544 $77,629 $55,410 $59,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,270
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCX3X3
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63xDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT9T7T9T9T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
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)235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$55,635$62,900$69,325$83,395$58,945$63,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,285-3,360-3,910-2,475-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,635$61,615$65,965$79,485$56,470$61,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,980$10,330$23,850$0$5,150
Total Invoice$51,813$58,569$64,544$77,629$55,410$59,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,197-3,128-3,640-2,327-1,998
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,813$57,372$61,416$73,989$53,083$57,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,559$9,603$22,176$0$4,869

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW X3

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCX3X3
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63xDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
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     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$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  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Wide-view front camera    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50
Cargo mat    $40$40
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  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$125
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 automatic controls    $250$250
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding    $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25$25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0  
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
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
Gesture control system    $100 
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  
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25$25$25
Traffic information $25    
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Voice recorder    $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
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  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250 
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 recliner, second row seats    $75$75
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$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$100
Total Value of Features$5,445$6,730$8,805$9,355$7,920$7,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,285$3,360$3,910$2,475$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,197-3,128-3,640-2,327-1,998

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182018
ModelGLCX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.1 in112.8 in
Length183.3 in185.9 in
Width74.4 in74.4 in
Height64.5 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

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%
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%
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%
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

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%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
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
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

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%
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

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%
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 X3 xDrive30i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested255084%
Total Not Requested50016%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
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 map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested176582%
Total Not Requested40018%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
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 map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested176582%
Total Not Requested40018%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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