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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,715

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $14,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,840

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $14,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
Model3-SeriesGLA
Trim325iGLA45 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,600 $48,300
Base Invoice $31,665 $44,919
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Premium Package 2,900 2,300
Cold Weather Package 600  
Navigation system 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Proximity key 500 650
Obstacle detection, rear 350 970
Satellite radio 595  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Becker Map Pilot   600
Interior Package   1,500
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Wood trim   325
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Premium Package 2,640 2,139
Cold Weather Package 545  
Navigation system 1,820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 670
Proximity key 455 605
Obstacle detection, rear 320 902
Satellite radio 540  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000  
Becker Map Pilot   528
Interior Package   1,395
Driver Assistance Package   2,325
Wood trim   302
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Options (change) 10,420 11,045
Options (change) 9,480 10,242
Destination 695 925
Total Price $45,715 $60,270
Total Invoice $41,840 $56,086

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,690
Model Year20062015
Model3-SeriesGLA
Trim325iGLA45 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine215hp I6355hp I4
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-19
Total Price$45,715$60,270
Adjustments for Features0-5,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,715$54,300
Total Invoice$41,840$56,086
Adjustments for Features0-5,556
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,840$50,530

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20062015
Model3-SeriesGLA
Trim325iGLA45 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
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
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,455$9,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,556

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20062015
Model3-SeriesGLA
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length178.2 in173.9 in
Width71.5 in71.0 in
Height55.8 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested275096%
Total Not Requested1254%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105060%
Total Not Requested70040%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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