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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: $43,605

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $3,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,930

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $4,079

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Model Year201720172006
ModelGLCGLCX3
TrimGLC300AMG GLC433.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,150 $54,900 $36,800
Base Invoice $36,410 $51,057 $33,670
Leather Seating Package 1,900 1,900  
Upholstered instrument panel 350    
Garmin Map Pilot 625    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 475
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Rear side airbags 420 420 385
Special order charge 250 250  
Heated front seats 580   500
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850  
Premium 2 Package   2,350  
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   850  
Wood trim   0  
Premium Package     1,800
Deep-tinted rear windows     350
Xenon HID headlights     800
Navigation system     1,800
Leather Seating Package 1,767 1,767  
Upholstered instrument panel 326    
Garmin Map Pilot 581    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 430
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Rear side airbags 391 391 350
Special order charge 233 233  
Heated front seats 539   455
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791  
Premium 2 Package   2,186  
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   791  
Wood trim   0  
Premium Package     1,640
Deep-tinted rear windows     320
Xenon HID headlights     730
Navigation system     1,640
Options (change) 7,175 8,820 6,110
Options (change) 6,674 8,205 5,565
Destination 925 925 695
Total Price $47,250 $64,645 $43,605
Total Invoice $44,009 $60,187 $39,930

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $670
Model Year201720172006
ModelGLCGLCX3
TrimGLC300AMG GLC433.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4362hp V6225hp I6
TransmissionT9T9M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6640, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20235/55-17
Total Price$47,250$64,645$43,605
Adjustments for Features-3,660-8,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,590$55,905$43,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,315$0
Total Invoice$44,009$60,187$39,930
Adjustments for Features-3,409-8,1370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,600$52,050$39,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,450$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW X3

Model Year201720172006
ModelGLCGLCX3
TrimGLC300AMG GLC433.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40 
Cargo organizer $100$100
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player $0 
Handwriting recognition $200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive $15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Satellite radio $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge $75 
Chronometer $100 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700$700 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,750$12,830$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,660$8,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,409-8,1370

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172006
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 Weight3,892 lb.4,024 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

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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested63047%
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 3.0i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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