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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,530

Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45   
Difference: $4,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,537

Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45   
Difference: $4,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelC-ClassGLA
TrimC55AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $54,450 $49,580
Base Invoice $50,639 $46,109
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 720
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Wood trim 775 325
Navigation system 2,210  
Satellite radio 500  
Garmin Map Pilot   600
Premium Package   2,400
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 670
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Wood trim 721 302
Navigation system 2,055  
Satellite radio 465  
Garmin Map Pilot   528
Premium Package   2,232
Leather seating surfaces   1,395
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Options (change) 5,730 7,025
Options (change) 5,329 6,503
Destination 775 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $62,255 $57,530
Total Invoice $58,043 $53,537

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,667
Model Year20062016
ModelC-ClassGLA
TrimC55AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine362hp V8375hp I4
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-19
Total Price$62,255$57,530
Adjustments for Features0-6,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,255$50,910
Total Invoice$58,043$53,537
Adjustments for Features0-6,161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,043$47,376

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20062016
ModelC-ClassGLA
TrimC55AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Front splitter spoiler $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,380$10,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,161

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20062016
ModelC-ClassGLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in106.3 in
Length178.4 in173.9 in
Width68.0 in71.0 in
Height55.6 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,540 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.243.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%

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