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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: $56,165

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $4,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,301

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $5,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelGLCX3
TrimGLC300xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,950 $48,950
Base Invoice $36,224 $46,205
Lighting Package 1,390  
Premium Package 720  
Blind spot warning system 550  
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,540  
Interior Package 2,500  
Upholstered instrument panel 650  
Multimedia Package 2,330  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 700
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Sunshades, second row 380 250
Head-up display (HUD) 990  
AWD 2,000  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790  
Special order charge 250  
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400
LED headlights   1,900
Technology Package   2,750
Text dictation   0
Driver Assistance Package   950
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Around view cameras   750
Heated front seats   500
Semi-automated parking system   500
Lighting Package 1,293  
Premium Package 670  
Blind spot warning system 512  
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,432  
Interior Package 2,325  
Upholstered instrument panel 605  
Multimedia Package 2,167  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 645
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Sunshades, second row 353 230
Head-up display (HUD) 921  
AWD 1,860  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735  
Special order charge 233  
Dynamic Handling Package   1,290
LED headlights   1,750
Technology Package   2,530
Text dictation   0
Driver Assistance Package   875
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Around view cameras   690
Heated front seats   460
Semi-automated parking system   460
Options (change) 16,290 11,150
Options (change) 15,152 10,265
Destination 925 995
Total Price $56,165 $61,095
Total Invoice $52,301 $57,465

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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: $6,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,700
Model Year20162017
ModelGLCX3
TrimGLC300xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/50-18
Total Price$56,165$61,095
Adjustments for Features-1,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,515$61,095
Total Invoice$52,301$57,465
Adjustments for Features-1,5360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,765$57,465

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162017
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 
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 
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera $150
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 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
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
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input $50
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
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$8,015$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5360

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162017
ModelGLCX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.1 in110.6 in
Length183.3 in183.8 in
Width74.4 in74.1 in
Height64.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,946 lb.4,230 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 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Total Requested135096%
Total Not Requested504%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
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
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1465100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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