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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: $47,720

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $15,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112020
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGLA
Trim528i535i550iGLA250
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $34,250
Convenience Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 400
Premium Package 1,800 1,800   1,800
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500  
Sport Package 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 1,750 1,500
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Navigation system 1,900 1,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   720
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
iPod integration 400 400 400  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Around view cameras 1,200 1,200 1,200  
App support 250 250 250  
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Interior Package       1,700
Multimedia Package       2,300
Parking Assist Package       1,400
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       850
Panoramic sunroof       1,480
Wood trim       325
Convenience Package 1,545 1,545 1,545 372
Premium Package 1,640 1,640   1,674
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475  
Sport Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 1,595 1,395
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Navigation system 1,730 1,730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   670
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Around view cameras 1,095 1,095 1,095  
App support 230 230 230  
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Interior Package       1,581
Multimedia Package       2,139
Parking Assist Package       1,302
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       791
Panoramic sunroof       1,376
Wood trim       302
Options (change) 17,225 16,325 11,725 12,475
Options (change) 15,705 14,885 10,695 11,602
Destination 875 875 875 995
Total Price $63,150 $67,300 $72,800 $47,720

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,049
Model Year2011201120112020
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGLA
Trim528i535i550iGLA250
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8208hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$63,150$67,300$72,800$47,720
Adjustments for Features000-1,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,150$67,300$72,800$46,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$9,650$0

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

Model Year2011201120112020
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGLA
Trim528i535i550iGLA250
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start via app   $75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rollover sensor   $50
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900$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$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear   $100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Total Value of Features$6,155$6,155$6,155$7,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments000-421

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

Model Year20112020
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 Weight3,815 lb.3,297 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 528i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested142581%
Total Not Requested32519%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
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 Requested15018%
Total Not Requested70082%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested142581%
Total Not Requested32519%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
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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