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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: $42,745

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $19,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,475

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $18,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelGLA1-Series1-Series
TrimAMG GLA45128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,900 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $46,407 $28,885 $36,335
Multimedia Package 2,300    
Premium Package 2,750 3,400 1,750
Interior Package 1,500    
AMG Performance Seats 2,250    
Convenience Package 400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550
Wood trim 325    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480    
BMW Assist   650 650
Sport Package   1,300  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100  
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
App support   250 250
Heated front seats   500 500
Proximity key   500 500
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
M Sport Package     1,300
Multimedia Package 2,139    
Premium Package 2,558 3,095 1,595
Interior Package 1,395    
AMG Performance Seats 2,093    
Convenience Package 372    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500 500
Wood trim 302    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376    
BMW Assist   590 590
Sport Package   1,185  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90  
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
App support   230 230
Heated front seats   455 455
Proximity key   455 455
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
M Sport Package     1,185
Options (change) 11,725 10,650 8,000
Options (change) 10,905 9,695 7,285
Destination 925 895 895
Total Price $62,550 $42,745 $48,195
Total Invoice $58,237 $39,475 $44,515

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,179
Model Year201720122012
ModelGLA1-Series1-Series
TrimAMG GLA45128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine375hp I4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionS7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$62,550$42,745$48,195
Adjustments for Features-8,1450-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,405$42,745$48,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,400
Total Invoice$58,237$39,475$44,515
Adjustments for Features-7,5830-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,654$39,475$44,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,994

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

Model Year201720122012
ModelGLA1-Series1-Series
TrimAMG GLA45128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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  
Blind spot warning system$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  
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$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Dual-mode exhaust$250  
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers  $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 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,900$2,755$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,145$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,5830-46

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

Model Year20172012
ModelGLA1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in104.7 in
Length173.9 in172.2 in
Width71.0 in68.8 in
Height60.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,209 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested65039%
Total Not Requested100061%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
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 Requested385597%
Total Not Requested1253%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%

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