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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: $50,475

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $13,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,531

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $13,426

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Model Year20112015
Model3-SeriesGLA
Trim328iGLA45 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,150 $48,300
Base Invoice $34,380 $44,919
Sport Package 2,050  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Premium Package 1,900 2,300
Navigation system 2,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Roof rails 100  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 500 650
App support 250  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Interior Package   1,500
Multimedia Package   2,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Wood trim   325
Sport Package 1,856  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90  
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Premium Package 1,730 2,139
Navigation system 1,910  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Roof rails 90  
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 455 605
App support 230  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Driver Assistance Package   2,325
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Interior Package   1,395
Multimedia Package   2,306
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Wood trim   302
Options (change) 12,450 15,175
Options (change) 11,276 14,113
Destination 875 925
Total Price $50,475 $64,400
Total Invoice $46,531 $59,957

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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: $7,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,239
Model Year20112015
Model3-SeriesGLA
Trim328iGLA45 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6355hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-19
Total Price$50,475$64,400
Adjustments for Features0-6,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,475$57,755
Total Invoice$46,531$59,957
Adjustments for Features0-6,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,531$53,770

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

Model Year20112015
Model3-SeriesGLA
Trim328iGLA45 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power liftgate $350
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
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 
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 
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
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
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 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,280$9,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,187

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

Model Year20112015
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?
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
Remote app25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested185094%
Total Not Requested1256%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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 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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