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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: $41,145

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $21,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,985

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $20,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
Model1-Series1-SeriesGLA
Trim128i135iAMG GLA45
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $29,400 $35,850 $50,600
Base Invoice $27,230 $33,160 $47,058
Premium Package 3,700 3,400 1,800
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
Sport Package 1,300 1,100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100 100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720
iPod integration 400 400  
HD radio 350 350  
Proximity key 500 500  
Heated front seats 500    
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595  
Cold Weather Package   600  
AMG Performance Seats     2,250
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,700
Multimedia Package     2,300
Convenience Package     400
Panoramic sunroof     1,480
Wood trim     325
Premium Package 3,365 3,095 1,674
Navigation system 1,910 1,910  
Sport Package 1,185 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90 90  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 670
iPod integration 365 365  
HD radio 315 315  
Proximity key 455 455  
Heated front seats 455    
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540  
Cold Weather Package   545  
AMG Performance Seats     2,093
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,581
Multimedia Package     2,139
Convenience Package     372
Panoramic sunroof     1,376
Wood trim     302
Options (change) 10,920 9,620 10,975
Options (change) 9,930 8,745 10,207
Destination 825 825 995
Total Price $41,145 $46,295 $62,570
Total Invoice $37,985 $42,730 $58,260

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,482
Model Year200920092018
Model1-Series1-SeriesGLA
Trim128i135iAMG GLA45
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6300hp I6375hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18235/45-19
Total Price$41,145$46,295$62,570
Adjustments for Features0-450-8,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,145$45,845$54,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,700$0
Total Invoice$37,985$42,730$58,260
Adjustments for Features0-415-7,793
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,985$42,315$50,467
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,330$0

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

Model Year200920092018
Model1-Series1-SeriesGLA
Trim128i135iAMG GLA45
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
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
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Ski sack $50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$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
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Color seat belts  $0
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$3,105$3,555$11,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$8,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-415-7,793

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

Model Year20092018
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 Weight3,253 lb.3,297 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 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested325596%
Total Not Requested1254%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

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, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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 AMG GLA45

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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