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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,760

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $6,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,665

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $6,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelGLA1-Series
TrimAMG GLA45M Coupe
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,580 $46,135
Base Invoice $46,109 $42,645
AMG Performance Seats 2,250  
Multimedia Package 2,480  
Premium Package 2,400 2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Convenience Package   2,700
App support   250
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
AMG Performance Seats 2,093  
Multimedia Package 2,306  
Premium Package 2,232 2,185
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,395  
Convenience Package   2,455
App support   230
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 9,350 6,750
Options (change) 8,696 6,145
Destination 925 875
Total Price $59,855 $53,760
Total Invoice $55,730 $49,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 1-Series M Coupe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $157
Model Year20162011
ModelGLA1-Series
TrimAMG GLA45M Coupe
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine375hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19245/35-19
Total Price$59,855$53,760
Adjustments for Features-6,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,510$53,760
Total Invoice$55,730$49,665
Adjustments for Features-5,9080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,822$49,665

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20162011
ModelGLA1-Series
TrimAMG GLA45M Coupe
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Synthetic suede trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$9,000$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9080

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20162011
ModelGLA1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in104.7 in
Length173.9 in171.7 in
Width71.0 in68.8 in
Height60.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,457 lb.3,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74058%
Total Not Requested52542%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested223095%
Total Not Requested1255%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested99074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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