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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: $56,575

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $12,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,200

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $11,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
ModelGLCX3
TrimAMG GLC43xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,900 $44,900
Base Invoice $51,057 $41,490
Premium 2 Package 2,350  
Burmester 640W 14 speakers 850  
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,550  
Leather Seating Package 1,900  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790  
Special order charge 250  
Head-up display (HUD) 990  
Heated steering wheel 250  
Heated second row seats 620  
Sunshades, second row 380 250
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Wood trim 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850  
Premium Package   2,200
Technology Package   3,150
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400
Cold Weather Package   950
Driver Assistance Plus   700
Driver Assistance Package   950
Around view cameras   350
Roof rails   250
Premium 2 Package 2,186  
Burmester 640W 14 speakers 791  
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,442  
Leather Seating Package 1,767  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735  
Special order charge 233  
Head-up display (HUD) 921  
Heated steering wheel 233  
Heated second row seats 577  
Sunshades, second row 353 230
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Wood trim 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791  
Premium Package   2,000
Technology Package   2,865
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275
Cold Weather Package   865
Driver Assistance Plus   635
Driver Assistance Package   865
Around view cameras   320
Roof rails   230
Options (change) 12,980 10,750
Options (change) 12,075 9,785
Destination 925 925
Total Price $68,805 $56,575
Total Invoice $64,057 $52,200

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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: $7,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,551
Model Year20172014
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$56,575
Adjustments for Features-4,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,180$56,575
Total Invoice$64,057$52,200
Adjustments for Features-4,3060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,751$52,200

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172014
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 
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 
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 
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 
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 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,915$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3060

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172014
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
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74056%
Total Not Requested59044%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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