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BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,270

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $14,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,347

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $13,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelX5X5GLAGLA
Trim3.0si4.8iGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,200 $54,800 $31,300 $48,300
Base Invoice $42,685 $50,595 $29,109 $44,919
Multicontour seats 1,200 1,200    
Premium Package 2,850 1,850 2,300 2,300
Technology Package 2,600 2,600    
HD radio 350 350    
Power liftgate 500 500    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 650 650
iPod integration 400 400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595    
Becker Map Pilot     600 600
Interior Package     1,700 1,500
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Wood trim     325 325
Rearview camera     450 450
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480
Xenon HID headlights     850  
AMG Performance Seats       2,250
Multicontour seats 1,090 1,090    
Premium Package 2,595 1,685 2,139 2,139
Technology Package 2,365 2,365    
HD radio 320 320    
Power liftgate 455 455    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Proximity key 910 910 605 605
iPod integration 365 365    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540    
Becker Map Pilot     528 528
Interior Package     1,581 1,395
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Wood trim     302 302
Rearview camera     419 419
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376
Xenon HID headlights     791  
AMG Performance Seats       2,093
Options (change) 9,995 8,995 10,045 11,245
Options (change) 9,095 8,185 9,313 10,429
Destination 825 825 925 925
Total Price $57,020 $64,620 $42,270 $60,470
Total Invoice $52,605 $59,605 $39,347 $56,273

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,446
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelX5X5GLAGLA
Trim3.0si4.8iGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I6350hp V8208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$57,020$64,620$42,270$60,470
Adjustments for Features-880-1,2300-2,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,140$63,390$42,270$57,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,250$0$15,600
Total Invoice$52,605$59,605$39,347$56,273
Adjustments for Features-812-1,1350-2,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,793$58,470$39,347$53,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,677$0$14,506

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelX5X5GLAGLA
Trim3.0si4.8iGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $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
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
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$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100
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  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,030$6,380$5,150$7,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$880$1,230$0$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-812-1,1350-2,420

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20082015
ModelX5GLA
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in173.9 in
Width76.1 in71.0 in
Height69.5 in60.0 in
Curb Weight4,983 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%
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
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested197581%
Total Not Requested46519%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested107583%
Total Not Requested21517%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested101577%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested101577%
Total Not Requested30023%
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%

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