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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: $56,745

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $9,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,410

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $8,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
Model3-SeriesGLA
Trim330iAMG GLA45
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $44,450 $49,580
Base Invoice $42,020 $46,109
Convenience Tier 850  
Driving Assistance Package 500  
Premium Tier 2,900  
Luxury Design 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Blind spot warning system 500  
Track Handling Package 2,300  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,500
Apple CarPlay support 300  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Multimedia Package   2,480
Premium Package   2,400
Parktronic Package   970
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850
Painted brake calipers (optional)   300
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Wood trim   325
Convenience Tier 780  
Driving Assistance Package 460  
Premium Tier 2,670  
Luxury Design 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 670
Blind spot warning system 460  
Track Handling Package 2,115  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,395
Apple CarPlay support 275  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Driver Assistance Package   2,325
Multimedia Package   2,306
Premium Package   2,232
Parktronic Package   902
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791
Painted brake calipers (optional)   279
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Wood trim   302
Options (change) 11,300 15,775
Options (change) 10,395 14,671
Destination 995 925
Total Price $56,745 $66,280
Total Invoice $53,410 $61,705

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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: $7,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,731
Model Year20182016
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, 9450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/45-19
Total Price$56,745$66,280
Adjustments for Features0-1,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,745$64,600
Total Invoice$53,410$61,705
Adjustments for Features0-1,564
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,410$60,141

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

Model Year20182016
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate $350
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
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 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
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 
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
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 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$5,995$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,564

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

Model Year20182016
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

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 liftgate100No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
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%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested119094%
Total Not Requested756%
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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