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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: $50,805

BMW 1-Series 135is   
Difference: $10,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,950

BMW 1-Series 135is   
Difference: $10,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
Model1-SeriesGLA
Trim135isGLA45 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $43,250 $48,300
Base Invoice $39,970 $44,919
Premium Package 2,400 2,300
Technology Package 2,350  
7-speed automated manual 450  
Obstacle detection, rear 380 970
Heated front seats 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Interior Package   1,500
Multimedia Package   2,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Proximity key   650
Premium Package 2,185 2,139
Technology Package 2,140  
7-speed automated manual 430  
Obstacle detection, rear 345 902
Heated front seats 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Interior Package   1,395
Multimedia Package   2,306
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Proximity key   605
Options (change) 6,630 12,350
Options (change) 6,055 11,486
Destination 925 925
Total Price $50,805 $61,575
Total Invoice $46,950 $57,330

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135is
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,202
Model Year20132015
Model1-SeriesGLA
Trim135isGLA45 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine320hp I6355hp I4
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18235/45-19
Total Price$50,805$61,575
Adjustments for Features0-6,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,805$54,940
Total Invoice$46,950$57,330
Adjustments for Features0-6,178
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,950$51,152

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

Model Year20132015
Model1-SeriesGLA
Trim135isGLA45 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
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
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Second-row low console$100 
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
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Front splitter spoiler $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
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
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
Voice control for external devices$0 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$3,540$10,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,178

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

Model Year20132015
Model1-SeriesGLA
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in106.3 in
Length172.2 in173.9 in
Width68.8 in71.0 in
Height56.0 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,439 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 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested170582%
Total Not Requested37518%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

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