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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,190

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $1,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,830

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $2,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
Model5-SeriesGLA
Trim530iAMG GLA45
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $51,400 $49,580
Base Invoice $46,955 $46,109
Premium Package 2,100 2,400
Comfort seats 1,200  
Navigation system 1,800  
Obstacle detection, rear 700  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 1,000  
Satellite radio 595  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Garmin Map Pilot   600
Parktronic Package   970
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Wood trim   325
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
Premium Package 1,910 2,232
Comfort seats 1,090  
Navigation system 1,640  
Obstacle detection, rear 635  
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 910  
Satellite radio 540  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000  
Garmin Map Pilot   528
Parktronic Package   902
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Driver Assistance Package   2,325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Wood trim   302
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Leather seating surfaces   1,395
Options (change) 10,095 12,745
Options (change) 9,180 11,823
Destination 695 925
Total Price $62,190 $63,250
Total Invoice $56,830 $58,857

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,714
Model Year20062016
Model5-SeriesGLA
Trim530iAMG GLA45
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6375hp I4
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/45-19
Total Price$62,190$63,250
Adjustments for Features0-5,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,190$58,155
Total Invoice$56,830$58,857
Adjustments for Features0-4,741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,830$54,116

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20062016
Model5-SeriesGLA
Trim530iAMG GLA45
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
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 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,605$9,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,741

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20062016
Model5-SeriesGLA
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.6 in106.3 in
Length191.2 in173.9 in
Width72.7 in71.0 in
Height58.7 in60.0 in
Curb Weight4,232 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.3 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested157588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Comfort seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
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 system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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