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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,710

Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45   
Difference: $10,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,495

Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45   
Difference: $9,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelGLGLGLA
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,900 $77,375 $49,580
Base Invoice $51,987 $71,959 $46,109
Leather seating surfaces 2,100    
Premium II Package 8,600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710   720
iPod integration 375 375  
Proximity key 1,110 1,110  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 550 700
Voice control for nav and audio 510    
Interior Package     1,700
Premium Package     2,400
Garmin Map Pilot     600
Parktronic Package     970
Wood trim     325
Rearview camera     460
Adaptive dampers - electrical     850
Panoramic sunroof     1,480
Leather seating surfaces 1,953    
Premium II Package 7,998    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660   670
iPod integration 349 349  
Proximity key 1,032 1,032  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 512 651
Voice control for nav and audio 474    
Interior Package     1,581
Premium Package     2,232
Garmin Map Pilot     528
Parktronic Package     902
Wood trim     302
Rearview camera     428
Adaptive dampers - electrical     791
Panoramic sunroof     1,376
Options (change) 13,955 2,035 10,205
Options (change) 12,978 1,893 9,461
Destination 875 875 925
Total Price $70,730 $80,285 $60,710
Total Invoice $65,840 $74,727 $56,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,605
Model Year200820082016
ModelGLGLGLA
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V8382hp V8375hp I4
TransmissionT7T7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18295/40-21235/45-19
Total Price$70,730$80,285$60,710
Adjustments for Features-795-2,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,935$77,515$60,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,580$0
Total Invoice$65,840$74,727$56,495
Adjustments for Features-740-2,5780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,100$72,149$56,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,049$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year200820082016
ModelGLGLGLA
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250 $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards $350 
Skid plates $150 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, remote$200$200 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$10,770$12,745$9,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$795$2,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-740-2,5780

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20082016
ModelGLGLA
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in106.3 in
Length200.6 in173.9 in
Width76.0 in71.0 in
Height72.4 in60.0 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in33.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested410072%
Total Not Requested159028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1315100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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