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BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,340

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $14,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122020
ModelZ4Z4Z4GLA
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGLA250
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $48,650 $55,150 $64,200 $34,250
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Premium Package 3,300 1,100 1,100 1,800
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
App support 250 250 250  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Proximity key 500 500 500  
Wood trim 500     325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 720
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350 1,350  
Interior Package       1,700
Multimedia Package       2,300
Convenience Package       400
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       850
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Premium Package 3,005 1,000 1,000 1,674
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
App support 230 230 230  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Proximity key 455 455 455  
Wood trim 455     302
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 670
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230 1,230  
Interior Package       1,581
Multimedia Package       2,139
Convenience Package       372
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       791
Options (change) 8,100 6,750 6,750 8,095
Options (change) 7,375 6,145 6,145 7,529
Destination 895 895 895 995
Total Price $57,645 $62,795 $71,845 $43,340

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,400
Model Year2012201220122020
ModelZ4Z4Z4GLA
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGLA250
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6208hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$57,645$62,795$71,845$43,340
Adjustments for Features-310-1,460-3,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,335$61,335$68,335$43,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,000$11,000$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year2012201220122020
ModelZ4Z4Z4GLA
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGLA250
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start via app   $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails   $250
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
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$250 
SD Card slot   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear   $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Trip computer   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,835$9,985$12,035$8,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$310$1,460$3,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-286-1,348-3,2380

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20122020
ModelZ4GLA
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.3 in106.3 in
Length166.9 in173.9 in
Width70.5 in71.0 in
Height50.8 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.943.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested2900103%
Total Not Requested-75-3%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested77586%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested77586%
Total Not Requested12514%

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 panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
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%
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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