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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: $55,975

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $12,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,630

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $12,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelGLCX3
TrimAMG GLC43xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,900 $41,050
Base Invoice $51,057 $37,965
Premium 2 Package 2,350  
Burmester 640W 14 speakers 850  
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,550  
Leather Seating Package 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Wood trim 0  
Heated steering wheel 250  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Head-up display (HUD) 990 1,300
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Heated second row seats 620  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790  
Special order charge 250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850  
Convenience Package   1,150
Sport Activity Package   1,250
Premium Package   3,450
Technology Package   3,200
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400
Cold Weather Package   1,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
App support   250
Premium 2 Package 2,186  
Burmester 640W 14 speakers 791  
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,442  
Leather Seating Package 1,767  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Wood trim 0  
Heated steering wheel 233  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Head-up display (HUD) 921 1,185
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Heated second row seats 577  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735  
Special order charge 233  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791  
Convenience Package   1,045
Sport Activity Package   1,140
Premium Package   3,140
Technology Package   2,910
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275
Cold Weather Package   1,045
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
App support   230
Options (change) 12,980 14,050
Options (change) 12,075 12,790
Destination 925 875
Total Price $68,805 $55,975
Total Invoice $64,057 $51,630

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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: $8,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,972
Model Year20172011
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, 14205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20245/50-18
Total Price$68,805$55,975
Adjustments for Features-4,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,020$55,975
Total Invoice$64,057$51,630
Adjustments for Features-4,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,602$51,630

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172011
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 
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 
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
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 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0 
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 
Surround sound$250 
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
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
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$11,215$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4550

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172011
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 Weight4,145 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested74056%
Total Not Requested59044%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested280094%
Total Not Requested1906%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

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