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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: $62,150

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG   
Difference: $10,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,864

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG   
Difference: $9,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
Model5-SeriesGLA
Trim550iGLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $60,200 $48,300
Base Invoice $55,585 $44,919
Convenience Package 1,700  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
AWD 2,300  
Multicontour seats 1,300  
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 2,500
Folding second row seats 475  
Rearview camera 400  
Heated front seats 500  
iPod integration 400  
App support 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Interior Package   1,500
Premium Package   2,300
Multimedia Package   2,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Proximity key   650
Wood trim   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Convenience Package 1,545  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
AWD 2,115  
Multicontour seats 1,185  
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 2,325
Folding second row seats 430  
Rearview camera 365  
Heated front seats 455  
iPod integration 365  
App support 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Interior Package   1,395
Premium Package   2,139
Multimedia Package   2,306
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Proximity key   605
Wood trim   302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 11,425 12,925
Options (change) 10,425 12,020
Destination 875 925
Total Price $72,500 $62,150
Total Invoice $66,885 $57,864

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,265
Model Year20112015
Model5-SeriesGLA
Trim550iGLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine400hp V8355hp I4
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-19
Total Price$72,500$62,150
Adjustments for Features0-2,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,500$59,740
Total Invoice$66,885$57,864
Adjustments for Features0-2,244
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,885$55,620

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

Model Year20112015
Model5-SeriesGLA
Trim550iGLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Front splitter spoiler $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,065$9,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,244

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

Model Year20112015
Model5-SeriesGLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in106.3 in
Length193.1 in173.9 in
Width73.2 in71.0 in
Height57.6 in60.0 in
Curb Weight4,519 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.443.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested15023%
Total Not Requested50077%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested101577%
Total Not Requested30023%
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 Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%

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