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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,190

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $10,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,469

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $8,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018200920092009
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCX5X5X5
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63xDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900 $47,500 $51,200 $56,200
Base Invoice $37,247 $46,491 $52,313 $65,007 $43,880 $47,285 $51,885
designo Package 3,950 3,800 3,100 3,100      
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625      
Premium 1 Package 1,350 1,350          
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,030 1,030 450 450      
Ski sack 250 250 250 250      
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250        
Heated second row seats 580 580 580 580      
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380      
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990 990 1,200 1,200 1,200
Running boards 670 670 670 670 300 300 300
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850   850        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   310          
Wood trim     0 0      
Rear Climate Package         900 900 900
Cold Weather Package         1,250 1,250 1,250
Active Ventilated Seat Package         2,100 2,100 2,100
Technology Package         2,600 2,600 2,600
Premium Package         3,200 3,200 2,200
Upgraded leather upholstery         2,400 2,400 2,400
HD radio         350 350 350
Proximity key         1,000 1,000 1,000
iPod integration         400 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription         595 595 595
designo Package 3,674 3,534 2,883 2,883      
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581      
Premium 1 Package 1,256 1,256          
Cooled or ventilated front seats 958 958 419 419      
Ski sack 233 233 233 233      
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233        
Heated second row seats 539 539 539 539      
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353 353      
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921 921 1,010 1,010 1,010
Running boards 623 623 623 623 275 275 275
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791   791        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   288          
Wood trim     0 0      
Rear Climate Package         820 820 820
Cold Weather Package         1,140 1,140 1,140
Active Ventilated Seat Package         1,910 1,910 1,910
Technology Package         2,365 2,365 2,365
Premium Package         2,910 2,910 2,000
Upgraded leather upholstery         2,185 2,185 2,185
HD radio         320 320 320
Proximity key         910 910 910
iPod integration         365 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription         540 540 540
Options (change) 13,145 12,455 10,365 9,265 16,295 16,295 14,895
Options (change) 12,227 11,584 9,641 8,617 14,750 14,750 13,475
Destination 995 995 995 995 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -1,800 0
Total Price $54,190 $63,440 $67,610 $80,160 $64,620 $66,520 $71,920
Total Invoice $50,469 $59,070 $62,949 $74,619 $59,455 $61,060 $66,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,330
Model Year2018201820182018200920092009
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCX5X5X5
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63xDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T9T9T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14205, 10205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$54,190$63,440$67,610$80,160$64,620$66,520$71,920
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-3,385-3,935-1,800-1,800-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,190$61,790$64,225$76,225$62,820$64,720$70,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,600$10,035$22,035$0$1,900$7,400
Total Invoice$50,469$59,070$62,949$74,619$59,455$61,060$66,185
Adjustments for Features0-1,536-3,152-3,663-1,656-1,652-1,564
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,469$57,534$59,797$70,956$57,799$59,408$64,621
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,065$9,328$20,487$0$1,609$6,822

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW X5

Model Year2018201820182018200920092009
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCX5X5X5
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63xDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Remote app$25$25$25$25   
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25   
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0$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$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200   
Hill descent control    $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net    $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40$40$40   
Console with shifter    $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125$125
Residual heat    $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)    $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0   
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
iPod integration    $100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250$250
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$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225   
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75   
Chronometer  $100$100   
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100   
Fog lights    $125$125$125
Headlight washers    $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150     
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750   
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100   
Folding second row seats    $300$300$300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat    $100$100$100
Metal pedals  $75$75   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power-folding second row seats$700$700$700$700   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000$1000
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$6,480$8,130$9,865$10,415$8,280$8,280$8,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$3,385$3,935$1,800$1,800$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,536-3,152-3,663-1,656-1,652-1,564

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW X5

Model Year20182009
ModelGLCX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.1 in115.5 in
Length183.3 in191.1 in
Width74.4 in76.1 in
Height64.5 in69.5 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.4,983 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in60.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.521.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive30i

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested40059%
Total Not Requested27541%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
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
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested257594%
Total Not Requested1656%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested40059%
Total Not Requested27541%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
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
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested257594%
Total Not Requested1656%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested142590%
Total Not Requested16510%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested40059%
Total Not Requested27541%

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