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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: $48,260

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $810

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,390

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $1,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCX3
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63xDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900 $39,400
Base Invoice $37,247 $46,491 $52,313 $65,007 $36,250
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050      
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Cargo organizer 200 200 200 200  
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 385
Special order charge 250 250 250 250  
Heated front seats 580 580      
Heated second row seats 580 580 580 580  
Ski sack 250 250 250 250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850   850    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   310      
Wood trim     0 0  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 2,590  
Cold Weather Package         1,000
Premium Package         2,800
HD radio         350
Deep-tinted rear windows         350
Xenon HID headlights         800
Navigation system         1,800
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907      
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395  
Cargo organizer 186 186 186 186  
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 350
Special order charge 233 233 233 233  
Heated front seats 539 539      
Heated second row seats 539 539 539 539  
Ski sack 233 233 233 233  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791   791    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   288      
Wood trim     0 0  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 2,409  
Cold Weather Package         910
Premium Package         2,550
HD radio         315
Deep-tinted rear windows         320
Xenon HID headlights         730
Navigation system         1,640
Options (change) 8,025 7,485 7,015 7,135 8,035
Options (change) 7,465 6,962 6,526 6,637 7,315
Destination 995 995 995 995 825
Total Price $49,070 $58,470 $64,260 $78,030 $48,260
Total Invoice $45,707 $54,448 $59,834 $72,639 $44,390

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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: $1,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,291
Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCX3
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63xDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionT9T7T9T9M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20235/55-17
Total Price$49,070$58,470$64,260$78,030$48,260
Adjustments for Features-2,800-4,450-7,235-7,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,270$54,020$57,025$70,145$48,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,750$10,755$23,875$0
Total Invoice$45,707$54,448$59,834$72,639$44,390
Adjustments for Features-2,608-4,144-6,737-7,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,099$50,304$53,097$65,299$44,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,205$9,998$22,200$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCX3
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63xDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control    $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  $15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0 
Skid plate (one)    $50
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Satellite radio  $200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$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$750$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats    $300
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700$700$700$700 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,380$9,030$11,815$12,465$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,800$4,450$7,235$7,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,608-4,144-6,737-7,3400

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182009
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.4,013 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 GLC350e

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

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 GLC63

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

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested202596%
Total Not Requested754%

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