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

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

Lowest Total Price: $63,995

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG   
Difference: $39,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,581

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG   
Difference: $36,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelE-ClassGLA
TrimE63 AMGGLA45 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $91,500 $48,300
Base Invoice $85,095 $44,919
Premium 2 Package 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,120  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,500
Rear side airbags 420 420
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850 800
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 950
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Interior Package   1,500
Premium Package   2,300
Multimedia Package   2,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Proximity key   650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Premium 2 Package 1,860  
Premium 1 Package 1,972  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,325
Rear side airbags 391 391
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791 744
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 884
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Interior Package   1,395
Premium Package   2,139
Multimedia Package   2,306
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Proximity key   605
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 11,190 14,770
Options (change) 10,409 13,737
Destination 875 925
Total Price $103,565 $63,995
Total Invoice $96,379 $59,581

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,910
Model Year20122015
ModelE-ClassGLA
TrimE63 AMGGLA45 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine518hp V8355hp I4
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/45-19
Total Price$103,565$63,995
Adjustments for Features0-120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,565$63,875
Total Invoice$96,379$59,581
Adjustments for Features0-112
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,379$59,469

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

Model Year20122015
ModelE-ClassGLA
TrimE63 AMGGLA45 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
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, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Front splitter spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Rear-facing third row seats$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$6,230$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-112

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

Model Year20122015
ModelE-ClassGLA
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in106.3 in
Length192.7 in173.9 in
Width73.0 in71.0 in
Height58.9 in60.0 in
Curb Weight4,282 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.4 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74051%
Total Not Requested72549%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

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%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested96573%
Total Not Requested35027%
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
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96587%
Total Not Requested15013%

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