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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: $9,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,145

BMW i3   
Difference: $8,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCi3
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $37,247 $46,491 $52,313 $65,007 $39,690
Multimedia Package 2,200   2,200 2,200  
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050      
Premium 1 Package 1,350 1,350      
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,900 800 1,900 1,050  
Upholstered instrument panel 350 350      
Heated front seats 580 580      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 550
Garmin Map Pilot   625      
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 2,590  
Wood trim     0 0  
Park Assistant Package         1,000
Tera World         2,500
Technology & Driver Assistance Package         2,500
Multimedia Package 2,046   2,046 2,046  
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907      
Premium 1 Package 1,256 1,256      
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,767 744 1,767 977  
Upholstered instrument panel 326 326      
Heated front seats 539 539      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 500
Garmin Map Pilot   581      
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 2,409  
Wood trim     0 0  
Park Assistant Package         910
Tera World         2,275
Technology & Driver Assistance Package         2,275
Options (change) 10,440 7,765 7,730 7,850 6,550
Options (change) 9,711 7,223 7,190 7,302 5,960
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $51,485 $58,750 $64,975 $78,745 $42,445
Total Invoice $47,953 $54,709 $60,498 $73,304 $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: $4,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,808
Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCi3
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT9T7T9T9A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20155/70-19
Total Price$51,485$58,750$64,975$78,745$42,445
Adjustments for Features-4,295-5,580-7,680-8,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,190$53,170$57,295$70,415$42,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,980$10,105$23,225$0
Total Invoice$47,953$54,709$60,498$73,304$39,145
Adjustments for Features-4,000-5,196-7,151-7,7540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,953$49,513$53,347$65,550$39,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,560$9,394$21,597$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCi3
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
1-speed automatic    $800
RWD$0   $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
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 net$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heat pump    $250
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Residual heat    $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack    $0
7.2 kW onboard charger    $500
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0$0
Aux input    $50
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 $0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 $200$200$200
Media drive$15 $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 $0$0 
S Voice support    $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
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 
Text dictation    $50
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25$25
Traffic information $25   
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700$700$700$700 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $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$10,410$11,695$13,795$14,445$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,295$5,580$7,680$8,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,000-5,196-7,151-7,7540

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182016
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Around view cameras300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Around view cameras300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Around view cameras300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Around view cameras300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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-speed700No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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