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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: $63,295

Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45   
Difference: $13,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,930

Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45   
Difference: $11,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
Model5-SeriesGLA
Trim550iAMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $60,200 $49,900
Base Invoice $55,585 $46,407
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,500
Dynamic Handling Package 2,700  
Sport Package 2,200  
AWD 2,300  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Convenience Package 1,700 400
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
App support 250  
iPod integration 400  
Heated front seats 500  
Rearview camera 400  
Folding second row seats 475  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Interior Package   1,500
Premium Package   2,750
Multimedia Package   2,300
Parktronic Package   970
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,395
Dynamic Handling Package 2,455  
Sport Package 2,000  
AWD 2,115  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
Convenience Package 1,545 372
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
App support 230  
iPod integration 365  
Heated front seats 455  
Rearview camera 365  
Folding second row seats 430  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Interior Package   1,395
Premium Package   2,558
Multimedia Package   2,139
Parktronic Package   902
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 15,525 12,470
Options (change) 14,170 11,598
Destination 875 925
Total Price $76,600 $63,295
Total Invoice $70,630 $58,930

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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: $15,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,511
Model Year20112017
Model5-SeriesGLA
Trim550iAMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine400hp V8375hp I4
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-19
Total Price$76,600$63,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,600$61,350
Total Invoice$70,630$58,930
Adjustments for Features0-1,811
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,630$57,119

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

Model Year20112017
Model5-SeriesGLA
Trim550iAMG GLA45
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 
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view rear camera $0
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
Raised top speed limiter$0 
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 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$8,030$9,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,811

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

Model Year20112017
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
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 Requested15014%
Total Not Requested90086%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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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