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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: $57,035

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $510

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,070

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $41

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelGLCX3
TrimGLC300xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,950 $43,950
Base Invoice $36,224 $40,615
Lighting Package 1,390  
Multimedia Package 2,330  
Premium Package 720 3,450
Blind spot warning system 550  
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,540  
Interior Package 2,500  
Upholstered instrument panel 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Heated second row seats 620 450
Head-up display (HUD) 990  
Heated steering wheel 250  
AWD 2,000  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790  
Special order charge 250  
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400
Driver Assistance Package   2,100
Technology Package   3,200
Cold Weather Package   700
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
App support   250
Roof rails   250
Lighting Package 1,293  
Multimedia Package 2,167  
Premium Package 670 3,140
Blind spot warning system 512  
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,432  
Interior Package 2,325  
Upholstered instrument panel 605  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Heated second row seats 577 410
Head-up display (HUD) 921  
Heated steering wheel 233  
AWD 1,860  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735  
Special order charge 233  
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275
Driver Assistance Package   1,910
Technology Package   2,910
Cold Weather Package   635
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
App support   230
Roof rails   230
Options (change) 17,160 12,700
Options (change) 15,962 11,560
Destination 925 895
Total Price $57,035 $57,545
Total Invoice $53,111 $53,070

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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: $3,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,916
Model Year20162013
ModelGLCX3
TrimGLC300xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/50-18
Total Price$57,035$57,545
Adjustments for Features-3,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,860$57,545
Total Invoice$53,111$53,070
Adjustments for Features-2,9570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,154$53,070

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162013
ModelGLCX3
TrimGLC300xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
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 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
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 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Suggestive steering$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,815$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9570

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW X3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162013
ModelGLCX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.1 in110.6 in
Length183.3 in183.0 in
Width74.4 in74.1 in
Height64.5 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,946 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.5 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.5 ft363.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW X3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested35025%
Total Not Requested105075%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested69039%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested080%
Total Not Requested020%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested197591%
Total Not Requested1909%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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