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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,745

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $4,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,749

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $3,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelX3GLAGLA
TrimxDrive30iGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,400 $32,850 $49,900
Base Invoice $36,250 $30,551 $46,407
Premium Package 2,800 2,750 2,750
Obstacle detection, rear 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720
HD radio 350    
Deep-tinted rear windows 350    
Heated front seats 500    
Xenon HID headlights 800 850  
Navigation system 1,800    
Performance steering system (optional) 250    
Convenience Package   400 400
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625
Parktronic Package   970 970
Interior Package   1,850 1,500
Wood trim   325 325
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Premium Package 2,550 2,558 2,558
Obstacle detection, rear 635    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670 670
HD radio 315    
Deep-tinted rear windows 320    
Heated front seats 455    
Xenon HID headlights 730 791  
Navigation system 1,640    
Performance steering system (optional) 230    
Convenience Package   372 372
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581
Parktronic Package   902 902
Interior Package   1,721 1,395
Wood trim   302 302
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 8,100 9,970 8,770
Options (change) 7,375 9,273 8,156
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $48,325 $43,745 $59,595
Total Invoice $44,450 $40,749 $55,488

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,896
Model Year200920172017
ModelX3GLAGLA
TrimxDrive30iGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionM6S7S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$48,325$43,745$59,595
Adjustments for Features0-3,430-5,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,325$40,315$53,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,350
Total Invoice$44,450$40,749$55,488
Adjustments for Features0-3,195-5,521
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,450$37,554$49,967
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,413

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year200920172017
ModelX3GLAGLA
TrimxDrive30iGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,270$6,700$9,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,430$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,195-5,521

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20092017
ModelX3GLA
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.1 in106.3 in
Length179.7 in173.9 in
Width73.0 in71.0 in
Height66.0 in60.0 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested197594%
Total Not Requested1256%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested145088%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested145088%

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