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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $10,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,145

BMW i3   
Difference: $10,421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172016
ModelGLCGLCi3
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,150 $54,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $36,410 $51,057 $39,690
Premium 3 Package 7,200 5,950  
Burmester 640W 14 speakers 850 850  
Heated front seats 580    
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,550 1,550  
Leather Seating Package 1,900 1,900  
Upholstered instrument panel 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550
Wood trim   0  
Park Assistant Package     1,000
Tera World     2,500
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,500
Premium 3 Package 6,696 5,534  
Burmester 640W 14 speakers 791 791  
Heated front seats 539    
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,442 1,442  
Leather Seating Package 1,767 1,767  
Upholstered instrument panel 326    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 500
Wood trim   0  
Park Assistant Package     910
Tera World     2,275
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,275
Options (change) 13,150 10,970 6,550
Options (change) 12,231 10,204 5,960
Destination 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $53,225 $66,795 $42,445
Total Invoice $49,566 $62,186 $39,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,279
Model Year201720172016
ModelGLCGLCi3
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4362hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT9T9A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)640, 14640, 14100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20155/70-19
Total Price$53,225$66,795$42,445
Adjustments for Features-6,595-9,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,630$56,850$42,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,220$0
Total Invoice$49,566$62,186$39,145
Adjustments for Features-6,142-9,2590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,424$52,927$39,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,503$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW i3

Model Year201720172016
ModelGLCGLCi3
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200 
Heat pump  $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Text dictation  $50
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge $75 
Chronometer $100 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700$700 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
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$11,570$14,920$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,595$9,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,142-9,2590

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW i3

Model Year20172016
ModelGLCi3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.1 in101.2 in
Length183.3 in157.4 in
Width74.4 in69.9 in
Height64.5 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested329061%
Total Not Requested214039%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
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
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested284061%
Total Not Requested184039%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
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 i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested164097%
Total Not Requested503%

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