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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $2,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,145

BMW i3   
Difference: $3,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520172017
Modeli3GLAGLA
TrimBaseGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,400 $32,850 $49,900
Base Invoice $39,690 $30,551 $46,407
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500    
Park Assistant Package 1,000    
Tera World 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720
Convenience Package   400 400
Parktronic Package   970 970
Driver Assistance Package   1,500 1,500
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300
Premium Package   2,750 2,750
Interior Package   1,850 1,500
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Wood trim   325 325
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275    
Park Assistant Package 910    
Tera World 2,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670 670
Convenience Package   372 372
Parktronic Package   902 902
Driver Assistance Package   1,395 1,395
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139
Premium Package   2,558 2,558
Interior Package   1,721 1,395
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Wood trim   302 302
Options (change) 6,550 11,665 10,465
Options (change) 5,960 10,850 9,733
Destination 995 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $42,445 $45,440 $61,290
Total Invoice $39,145 $42,326 $57,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $270
Model Year201520172017
Modeli3GLAGLA
TrimBaseGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp E208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionA1S7S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$42,445$45,440$61,290
Adjustments for Features0-3,125-5,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,445$42,315$55,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,350
Total Invoice$39,145$42,326$57,065
Adjustments for Features0-2,911-5,237
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,145$39,415$51,828
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,413

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year201520172017
Modeli3GLAGLA
TrimBaseGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
Automatic start / stop $150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
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
Text dictation$50  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,825$8,950$11,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,125$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,911-5,237

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20152017
Modeli3GLA
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length157.4 in173.9 in
Width69.9 in71.0 in
Height62.1 in60.0 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested139082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%

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
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
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 panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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