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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: $46,200

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $7,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,031

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $6,079

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520142014
ModelGLAGLA3-Series3-Series
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMG328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,300 $48,300 $41,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $29,109 $44,919 $38,315 $39,695
Premium Package 2,300 2,300 2,200 2,200
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500 950 950
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Interior Package 1,700 1,500    
Xenon HID headlights 850      
Proximity key 650 650    
Wood trim 325 325    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Driver Assistance Plus     1,900 1,900
Steering-linked headlights     900 900
Heated front seats     500 500
Semi-automated parking system     500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Premium Package 2,139 2,139 2,000 2,000
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325 865 865
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Interior Package 1,581 1,395    
Xenon HID headlights 791      
Proximity key 605 605    
Wood trim 302 302    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 500 500
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Driver Assistance Plus     1,730 1,730
Steering-linked headlights     820 820
Heated front seats     455 455
Semi-automated parking system     455 455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,090 1,090
Options (change) 13,975 12,925 10,850 10,850
Options (change) 12,997 12,020 9,870 9,870
Destination 925 925 925 925
Total Price $46,200 $62,150 $53,225 $54,725
Total Invoice $43,031 $57,864 $49,110 $50,490

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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: $5,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,829
Model Year2015201520142014
ModelGLAGLA3-Series3-Series
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMG328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine208hp I4355hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionS7S7T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$46,200$62,150$53,225$54,725
Adjustments for Features0-2,400-1,355-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,200$59,750$51,870$53,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,550$0$1,600
Total Invoice$43,031$57,864$49,110$50,490
Adjustments for Features0-2,234-1,250-1,158
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,031$55,630$47,860$49,332
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,599$0$1,472

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

Model Year2015201520142014
ModelGLAGLA3-Series3-Series
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMG328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power liftgate$350$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$200  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Text dictation  $50$50
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$100  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,550$6,950$5,905$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400$1,355$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,234-1,250-1,158

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

Model Year20152014
ModelGLA3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length173.9 in182.1 in
Width71.0 in71.3 in
Height60.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft353.0 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
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested109098%
Total Not Requested252%
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%

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 sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested109098%
Total Not Requested252%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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