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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,970

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $13,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,310

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $13,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
Model1-SeriesGLA
Trim135iGLA45 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $35,850 $48,300
Base Invoice $33,160 $44,919
Premium Package 3,400 2,300
Cold Weather Package 600  
Navigation system 2,100  
Sport Package 1,100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Aluminum trim 0  
HD radio 350  
Proximity key 500 650
Obstacle detection, rear 350 970
iPod integration 400  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,325  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Interior Package   1,500
Multimedia Package   2,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Premium Package 3,095 2,139
Cold Weather Package 545  
Navigation system 1,910  
Sport Package 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 670
Aluminum trim 0  
HD radio 315  
Proximity key 455 605
Obstacle detection, rear 320 902
iPod integration 365  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,260  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Interior Package   1,395
Multimedia Package   2,306
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Options (change) 11,295 12,350
Options (change) 10,325 11,486
Destination 825 925
Total Price $47,970 $61,575
Total Invoice $44,310 $57,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,703
Model Year20092015
Model1-SeriesGLA
Trim135iGLA45 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6355hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18235/45-19
Total Price$47,970$61,575
Adjustments for Features0-6,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,970$54,790
Total Invoice$44,310$57,330
Adjustments for Features0-6,317
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,310$51,013

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20092015
Model1-SeriesGLA
Trim135iGLA45 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Second-row low console$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Front splitter spoiler $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,490$10,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,317

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20092015
Model1-SeriesGLA
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in106.3 in
Length171.7 in173.9 in
Width68.8 in71.0 in
Height56.0 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,384 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.043.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested295596%
Total Not Requested1254%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

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