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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: $65,595

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $5,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,605

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $4,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelGLCX3
TrimAMG GLC43xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,900 $48,950
Base Invoice $51,057 $46,205
Premium 3 Package 5,950  
Burmester 640W 14 speakers 850  
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,550  
Leather Seating Package 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 700
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Wood trim 0  
Sunshades, second row 380 250
Head-up display (HUD) 990  
Black exterior trim (optional) 200  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790  
Special order charge 250  
LED headlights   1,900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900
M Sport Package   2,700
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Driver Assistance Package   950
Dynamic Handling Package   1,300
Technology Package   2,750
Text dictation   0
Around view cameras   750
Heated front seats   500
Semi-automated parking system   500
Premium 3 Package 5,534  
Burmester 640W 14 speakers 791  
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,442  
Leather Seating Package 1,767  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 645
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Wood trim 0  
Sunshades, second row 353 230
Head-up display (HUD) 921  
Black exterior trim (optional) 186  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735  
Special order charge 233  
LED headlights   1,750
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,750
M Sport Package   2,485
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Driver Assistance Package   875
Dynamic Handling Package   1,195
Technology Package   2,530
Text dictation   0
Around view cameras   690
Heated front seats   460
Semi-automated parking system   460
Options (change) 15,060 15,650
Options (change) 14,008 14,405
Destination 925 995
Total Price $70,885 $65,595
Total Invoice $65,990 $61,605

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $964
Model Year20172017
ModelGLCX3
TrimAMG GLC43xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)640, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20245/45-19
Total Price$70,885$65,595
Adjustments for Features-3,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,210$65,595
Total Invoice$65,990$61,605
Adjustments for Features-3,4210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,569$61,605

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172017
ModelGLCX3
TrimAMG GLC43xDrive35i
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 
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, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
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 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
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
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 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, 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$9,815$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4210

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172017
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 Weight4,145 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 AMG GLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested244062%
Total Not Requested149038%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Around view cameras300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested1465100%
Total Not Requested00%

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