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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: $50,595

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $14,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,591

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $13,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
Model3-SeriesGLA
Trim328iAMG GLA45
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $35,400 $49,900
Base Invoice $32,750 $46,407
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Sport Package 2,050  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100  
Premium Package 3,350 2,750
Navigation system 2,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Proximity key 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Driver Assistance Package   1,500
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Interior Package   1,500
Multimedia Package   2,300
Parktronic Package   970
Convenience Package   400
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Wood trim   325
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Sport Package 1,856  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90  
Premium Package 3,050 2,558
Navigation system 1,910  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 670
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Proximity key 455  
Heated front seats 455  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Driver Assistance Package   1,395
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Interior Package   1,395
Multimedia Package   2,139
Parktronic Package   902
Convenience Package   372
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Wood trim   302
Options (change) 14,370 14,195
Options (change) 13,016 13,202
Destination 825 925
Total Price $50,595 $65,020
Total Invoice $46,591 $60,534

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,397
Model Year20092017
Model3-SeriesGLA
Trim328iAMG GLA45
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6375hp I4
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-19
Total Price$50,595$65,020
Adjustments for Features0-8,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,595$56,915
Total Invoice$46,591$60,534
Adjustments for Features0-7,546
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,591$52,988

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

Model Year20092017
Model3-SeriesGLA
Trim328iAMG GLA45
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
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 
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$2,545$10,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,546

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

Model Year20092017
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 Weight3,815 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 328i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Total Requested272596%
Total Not Requested1254%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
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 length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested65039%
Total Not Requested100061%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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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