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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,320

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $2,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,253

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $1,677

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152006
ModelGLAGLA3-Series
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMG325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,300 $48,300 $34,600
Base Invoice $29,109 $44,919 $31,665
Premium Package 2,300 2,300 2,900
Interior Package 1,700 1,500  
Becker Map Pilot 600 600  
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 475
Wood trim 325 325  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 350
Proximity key 650 650 500
Xenon HID headlights 850    
AMG Performance Seats   2,250  
Cold Weather Package     600
Sport Package (AWD)     1,200
Steering-linked headlights     800
Navigation system     2,000
Satellite radio     595
Adaptive cruise control     2,200
Premium Package 2,139 2,139 2,640
Interior Package 1,581 1,395  
Becker Map Pilot 528 528  
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 430
Wood trim 302 302  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 320
Proximity key 605 605 455
Xenon HID headlights 791    
AMG Performance Seats   2,093  
Cold Weather Package     545
Sport Package (AWD)     1,090
Steering-linked headlights     730
Navigation system     1,820
Satellite radio     540
Adaptive cruise control     2,000
Options (change) 12,095 13,295 11,620
Options (change) 11,219 12,335 10,570
Destination 925 925 695
Total Price $44,320 $62,520 $46,915
Total Invoice $41,253 $58,179 $42,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,791
Model Year201520152006
ModelGLAGLA3-Series
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMG325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine208hp I4355hp I4215hp I6
TransmissionS7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/45-17
Total Price$44,320$62,520$46,915
Adjustments for Features-3,345-5,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,975$56,650$46,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,675$0
Total Invoice$41,253$58,179$42,930
Adjustments for Features-3,114-5,4620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,139$52,717$42,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,578$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201520152006
ModelGLAGLA3-Series
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMG325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,250$9,775$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,345$5,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,114-5,4620

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152006
ModelGLA3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in108.7 in
Length173.9 in178.2 in
Width71.0 in71.5 in
Height60.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

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
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105060%
Total Not Requested70040%
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 panel300No
Total Requested101577%
Total Not Requested30023%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

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
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105060%
Total Not Requested70040%
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 panel300No
Total Requested101577%
Total Not Requested30023%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested275096%
Total Not Requested1254%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

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