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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: $48,460

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $3,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,750

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $3,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162010
ModelGLCX3
TrimGLC300xDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,950 $38,850
Base Invoice $36,224 $35,920
Interior Package 2,500  
Blind spot warning system 550  
Upholstered instrument panel 650  
Premium Package 720 3,750
Garmin Map Pilot 600  
Lighting Package 1,390  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Rear side airbags 420 385
Special order charge 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Heated second row seats 620  
AWD 2,000  
Cold Weather Package   1,000
Xenon HID headlights   900
Deep-tinted rear windows   350
Navigation system   1,800
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Interior Package 2,325  
Blind spot warning system 512  
Upholstered instrument panel 605  
Premium Package 670 3,415
Garmin Map Pilot 558  
Lighting Package 1,293  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Rear side airbags 391 350
Special order charge 233  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Heated second row seats 577  
AWD 1,860  
Cold Weather Package   910
Xenon HID headlights   820
Deep-tinted rear windows   320
Navigation system   1,640
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 11,900 8,735
Options (change) 11,070 7,955
Destination 925 875
Total Price $51,775 $48,460
Total Invoice $48,219 $44,750

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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: $2,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,933
Model Year20162010
ModelGLCX3
TrimGLC300xDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4260hp I6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-17
Total Price$51,775$48,460
Adjustments for Features-5,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,975$48,460
Total Invoice$48,219$44,750
Adjustments for Features-5,4020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,817$44,750

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162010
ModelGLCX3
TrimGLC300xDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Skid plate (one) $50
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Suggestive steering$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,315$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4020

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162010
ModelGLCX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.1 in110.1 in
Length183.3 in179.7 in
Width74.4 in73.0 in
Height64.5 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,946 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested59033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested125089%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested322598%
Total Not Requested752%

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