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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: $62,680

Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45   
Difference: $24,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,357

Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45   
Difference: $22,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelGLGLA
TrimGL550AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $85,300 $49,580
Base Invoice $79,329 $46,109
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 700
Interior Package   1,700
Premium Package   2,400
Multimedia Package   2,480
Parktronic Package   970
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850
Blind spot warning system   550
Wood trim   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 651
Interior Package   1,581
Premium Package   2,232
Multimedia Package   2,306
Parktronic Package   902
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791
Blind spot warning system   512
Wood trim   302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 600 12,175
Options (change) 558 11,323
Destination 875 925
Total Price $86,775 $62,680
Total Invoice $80,762 $58,357

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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: $21,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,734
Model Year20122016
ModelGLGLA
TrimGL550AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8375hp I4
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21235/45-19
Total Price$86,775$62,680
Adjustments for Features-2,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,905$62,680
Total Invoice$80,762$58,357
Adjustments for Features-2,6710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,091$58,357

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

Model Year20122016
ModelGLGLA
TrimGL550AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$11,970$9,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6710

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

Model Year20122016
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 Weight5,347 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 GLA AMG GLA45

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
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96576%
Total Not Requested30024%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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