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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: $55,250

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $8,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,930

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $8,422

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520132013
ModelGLA3-Series3-Series
TrimGLA45 AMG328i335i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,300 $36,850 $43,150
Base Invoice $44,919 $34,080 $39,880
Premium Package 2,300 3,100 2,200
Interior Package 1,500    
Multimedia Package 2,480    
Obstacle detection, rear 970    
AMG Performance Seats 2,250    
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 1,900 1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550
Wood trim 325    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480    
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   875 875
Sport Line   2,750 1,950
Driver Assistance Plus   700 700
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500
Semi-automated parking system   500 500
Rearview camera   400 400
Heated front seats   500 500
App support   250 250
Premium Package 2,139 2,820 2,000
Interior Package 1,395    
Multimedia Package 2,306    
Obstacle detection, rear 902    
AMG Performance Seats 2,093    
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 1,730 1,730
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500 500
Wood trim 302    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376    
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   795 795
Sport Line   2,505 1,775
Driver Assistance Plus   635 635
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475 475
Semi-automated parking system   455 455
Rearview camera   365 365
Heated front seats   455 455
App support   230 230
Options (change) 14,525 17,475 14,875
Options (change) 13,508 15,925 13,555
Destination 925 925 925
Total Price $63,750 $55,250 $58,950
Total Invoice $59,352 $50,930 $54,360

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,432
Model Year201520132013
ModelGLA3-Series3-Series
TrimGLA45 AMG328i335i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine355hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionS7M6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$63,750$55,250$58,950
Adjustments for Features-5,3600-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,390$55,250$57,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550
Total Invoice$59,352$50,930$54,360
Adjustments for Features-4,9900-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,362$50,930$53,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,370

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

Model Year201520132013
ModelGLA3-Series3-Series
TrimGLA45 AMG328i335i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Hill descent control$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250  
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$8,900$3,340$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,360$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9900-1,060

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

Model Year20152013
ModelGLA3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length173.9 in182.5 in
Width71.0 in71.3 in
Height60.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft313.0 ft3

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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
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
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 Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%
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 system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

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