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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: $52,495

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $10,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,405

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $10,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelX3X3GLA
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iAMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $49,580
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $46,109
Premium Package 3,450 3,450 2,400
M Sport Package 3,000    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720
Rearview camera 400 400  
Heated front seats 500 500  
App support 250 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Convenience Package 1,700    
Sport Activity Package   1,750  
AMG Performance Seats     2,250
Multimedia Package     2,480
Parktronic Package     970
Adaptive dampers - electrical     850
Leather seating surfaces     1,500
Panoramic sunroof     1,480
Wood trim     325
Premium Package 3,140 3,140 2,232
M Sport Package 2,730    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 670
Rearview camera 365 365  
Heated front seats 455 455  
App support 230 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Convenience Package 1,545    
Sport Activity Package   1,595  
AMG Performance Seats     2,093
Multimedia Package     2,306
Parktronic Package     902
Adaptive dampers - electrical     791
Leather seating surfaces     1,395
Panoramic sunroof     1,376
Wood trim     302
Options (change) 14,500 11,550 12,975
Options (change) 13,200 10,520 12,067
Destination 895 895 925
Total Price $52,495 $55,145 $63,480
Total Invoice $48,405 $50,880 $59,101

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,316
Model Year201220122016
ModelX3X3GLA
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iAMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6300hp I6375hp I4
TransmissionT8T8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19235/45-19
Total Price$52,495$55,145$63,480
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,395$55,145$60,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,750$0
Total Invoice$48,405$50,880$59,101
Adjustments for Features-920-2,472
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,313$50,880$56,629
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,567$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year201220122016
ModelX3X3GLA
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iAMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$4,820$4,720$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-2,472

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20122016
ModelX3GLA
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in106.3 in
Length183.0 in173.9 in
Width74.1 in71.0 in
Height65.4 in60.0 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested305093%
Total Not Requested2407%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110080%
Total Not Requested27520%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested215085%
Total Not Requested36515%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
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 Requested94074%
Total Not Requested32526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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