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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: $58,245

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $8,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,785

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $7,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
Model3-SeriesGLA
Trim330iAMG GLA45
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $44,450 $50,600
Base Invoice $42,020 $47,058
Luxury Design 0  
Driving Assistance Package 500  
Convenience Tier 850  
Premium Tier 2,900  
Obstacle detection, rear 600  
Executive Tier 3,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Blind spot warning system 500  
Track Handling Package 2,300  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Apple CarPlay support 300  
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Premium Package   1,800
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,700
Multimedia Package   2,300
Driver Assistance Package   1,500
Parking Assist Package   1,400
Convenience Package   400
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850
Painted brake calipers (optional)   300
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Wood trim   325
Luxury Design 0  
Driving Assistance Package 460  
Convenience Tier 780  
Premium Tier 2,670  
Obstacle detection, rear 550  
Executive Tier 2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 670
Blind spot warning system 460  
Track Handling Package 2,115  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
Apple CarPlay support 275  
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Premium Package   1,674
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,581
Multimedia Package   2,139
Driver Assistance Package   1,395
Parking Assist Package   1,302
Convenience Package   372
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791
Painted brake calipers (optional)   279
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Wood trim   302
Options (change) 12,800 15,025
Options (change) 11,770 13,974
Destination 995 995
Total Price $58,245 $66,620
Total Invoice $54,785 $62,027

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,655
Model Year20182018
Model3-SeriesGLA
Trim330iAMG GLA45
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/45-19
Total Price$58,245$66,620
Adjustments for Features0-630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,245$65,990
Total Invoice$54,785$62,027
Adjustments for Features0-587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,785$61,440

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

Model Year20182018
Model3-SeriesGLA
Trim330iAMG GLA45
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
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
Raised top speed limiter$0 
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 
Android Auto support $100
Handwriting recognition$200 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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 headlights$200 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts $0
Interior trim, special color $0
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
Total Value of Features$6,745$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-587

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

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,791 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 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
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 liftgate100Yes
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested170069%
Total Not Requested75031%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested99087%
Total Not Requested15013%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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