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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: $63,145

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $3,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,360

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $2,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
Model5-Series5-SeriesGLA
Trim530i540iAMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $50,600
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $47,058
Multicontour seats 750 750  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400 1,400  
Driving Assistance Package 1,800 1,800  
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,700 1,700  
Premium Package 2,300 1,950 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 720
Heated front seats 500 500  
Apple CarPlay support 300 300  
Upholstered instrument panel 500 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000   850
AMG Performance Seats     2,250
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,700
Multimedia Package     2,300
Driver Assistance Package     1,500
Parking Assist Package     1,400
Convenience Package     400
Panoramic sunroof     1,480
Wood trim     325
Multicontour seats 690 690  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290 1,290  
Driving Assistance Package 1,655 1,655  
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,565 1,565  
Premium Package 2,115 1,795 1,674
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 670
Heated front seats 455 455  
Apple CarPlay support 275 275  
Upholstered instrument panel 460 460  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920   791
AMG Performance Seats     2,093
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,581
Multimedia Package     2,139
Driver Assistance Package     1,395
Parking Assist Package     1,302
Convenience Package     372
Panoramic sunroof     1,376
Wood trim     302
Options (change) 10,950 9,600 14,725
Options (change) 10,070 8,830 13,695
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $63,145 $67,045 $66,320
Total Invoice $59,360 $63,005 $61,748

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,509
Model Year201720172018
Model5-Series5-SeriesGLA
Trim530i540iAMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4335hp I6375hp I4
TransmissionT8T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18235/45-19
Total Price$63,145$67,045$66,320
Adjustments for Features-500-995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,095$67,045$65,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0
Total Invoice$59,360$63,005$61,748
Adjustments for Features-470-926
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,313$63,005$60,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,692$0

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

Model Year201720172018
Model5-Series5-SeriesGLA
Trim530i540iAMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200 
Hill descent control  $250
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Side collision intervention$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support  $100
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Text dictation$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
LED headlights $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts  $0
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,780$8,730$9,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$995
Value of Feature Adjustments-470-926

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

Model Year20172018
Model5-SeriesGLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.1 in106.3 in
Length194.6 in173.9 in
Width73.5 in71.0 in
Height58.2 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.743.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Wide-view front camera150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested165074%
Total Not Requested57526%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Total Requested75049%
Total Not Requested77551%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Wide-view front camera150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested104091%
Total Not Requested1009%
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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