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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: $57,945

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $5,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,915

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $5,604

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Model Year20152016
Model3-SeriesGLA
Trim328iAMG GLA45
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $41,950 $49,580
Base Invoice $39,275 $46,109
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 850
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Premium Package 2,200 2,400
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900  
Navigation system 2,150  
Driver Assistance Package 950 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Heated front seats 500  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 950  
Luxury Line 2,200  
Parktronic Package   970
Multimedia Package   2,480
Interior Package   1,700
Wood trim   325
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 791
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Premium Package 2,000 2,232
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730  
Navigation system 1,955  
Driver Assistance Package 865 2,325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Heated front seats 455  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 865  
Luxury Line 2,000  
Parktronic Package   902
Multimedia Package   2,306
Interior Package   1,581
Wood trim   302
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Options (change) 15,000 13,425
Options (change) 13,645 12,485
Destination 995 925
Total Price $57,945 $63,930
Total Invoice $53,915 $59,519

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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: $5,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,492
Model Year20152016
Model3-SeriesGLA
Trim328iAMG GLA45
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/45-19
Total Price$57,945$63,930
Adjustments for Features0-120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,945$63,810
Total Invoice$53,915$59,519
Adjustments for Features0-112
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,915$59,407

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

Model Year20152016
Model3-SeriesGLA
Trim328iAMG GLA45
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera$150 
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 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Front splitter spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support $100
Handwriting recognition$200 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$6,555$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-112

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

Model Year20152016
Model3-SeriesGLA
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in106.3 in
Length182.1 in173.9 in
Width71.3 in71.0 in
Height56.5 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,730 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109086%
Total Not Requested17514%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested121592%
Total Not Requested1008%

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