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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: $54,145

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $10,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,465

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $9,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
Model3-SeriesGLA
Trim328iGLA45 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $42,650 $48,300
Base Invoice $39,920 $44,919
Premium Package 1,700 2,300
Luxury Package 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700  
Navigation system 1,950  
Driver Assistance Package 950 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Heated front seats 500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Obstacle detection, rear   970
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Interior Package   1,500
Multimedia Package   2,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Proximity key   650
Wood trim   325
Premium Package 1,545 2,139
Luxury Package 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545  
Navigation system 1,775  
Driver Assistance Package 865 2,325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Heated front seats 455  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Obstacle detection, rear   902
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Interior Package   1,395
Multimedia Package   2,306
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Proximity key   605
Wood trim   302
Options (change) 10,500 15,175
Options (change) 9,550 14,113
Destination 995 925
Total Price $54,145 $64,400
Total Invoice $50,465 $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: $9,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,194
Model Year20162015
Model3-SeriesGLA
Trim328iGLA45 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/45-19
Total Price$54,145$64,400
Adjustments for Features0-320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,145$64,080
Total Invoice$50,465$59,957
Adjustments for Features0-298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,465$59,659

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

Model Year20162015
Model3-SeriesGLA
Trim328iGLA45 AMG
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 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,555$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-298

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

Model Year20162015
Model3-SeriesGLA
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in106.3 in
Length182.0 in173.9 in
Width71.3 in71.0 in
Height56.3 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,785 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?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55029%
Total Not Requested135071%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109098%
Total Not Requested252%

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