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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: $37,875

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $6,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112020
Model1-Series1-SeriesGLA
Trim128i135iGLA250
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $29,450 $36,350 $34,250
Premium Package 2,650 1,950 1,800
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720
Proximity key 500 500  
Heated front seats 500    
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Cold Weather Package   600  
Interior Package     1,700
Multimedia Package     2,300
Convenience Package     400
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850
Panoramic sunroof     1,480
Wood trim     325
Premium Package 2,410 1,775 1,674
Navigation system 1,910 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 670
Proximity key 455 455  
Heated front seats 455    
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Cold Weather Package   545  
Interior Package     1,581
Multimedia Package     2,139
Convenience Package     372
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791
Panoramic sunroof     1,376
Wood trim     302
Options (change) 7,550 6,050 9,575
Options (change) 6,870 5,505 8,905
Destination 875 875 995
Total Price $37,875 $43,275 $44,820

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 1-Series 128i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,453
Model Year201120112020
Model1-Series1-SeriesGLA
Trim128i135iGLA250
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6300hp I6208hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$37,875$43,275$44,820
Adjustments for Features0-350-5,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,875$42,925$38,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,050$0

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

Model Year201120112020
Model1-Series1-SeriesGLA
Trim128i135iGLA250
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
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
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
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear  $100
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 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,080$3,430$9,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$5,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-324-1,313

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

Model Year20112020
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?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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 Requested333096%
Total Not Requested1254%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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 Requested213094%
Total Not Requested1256%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
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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