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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: $7,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,031

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $7,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelGLAGLA3-Series3-Series
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMG328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,300 $48,300 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $29,109 $44,919 $43,415 $42,020
Premium Package 2,300 2,300    
Interior Package 1,700 1,500    
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480    
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480    
Wood trim 325 325    
Proximity key 650 650    
Xenon HID headlights 850      
AMG Performance Seats   2,250    
Driving Assistance Package     500 500
Convenience Tier     850 850
Premium Tier     2,900 2,900
Luxury Design     0 0
Blind spot warning system     500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Premium Package 2,139 2,139    
Interior Package 1,581 1,395    
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306    
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 690 690
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 505 505
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376    
Wood trim 302 302    
Proximity key 605 605    
Xenon HID headlights 791      
AMG Performance Seats   2,093    
Driving Assistance Package     460 460
Convenience Tier     780 780
Premium Tier     2,670 2,670
Luxury Design     0 0
Blind spot warning system     460 460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335
Options (change) 13,975 15,175 8,700 8,700
Options (change) 12,997 14,113 8,005 8,005
Destination 925 925 995 995
Total Price $46,200 $64,400 $55,645 $54,145
Total Invoice $43,031 $59,957 $52,415 $51,020

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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: $6,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,618
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelGLAGLA3-Series3-Series
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMG328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine208hp I4355hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4
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$64,400$55,645$54,145
Adjustments for Features0-2,600-1,355-1,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,200$61,800$54,290$52,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,600$1,600$0
Total Invoice$43,031$59,957$52,415$51,020
Adjustments for Features0-2,421-1,276-1,371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,031$57,536$51,139$49,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,505$1,490$0

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

Model Year2015201520182018
ModelGLAGLA3-Series3-Series
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMG328d330i
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  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
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$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  
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100  
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$5,175$7,775$6,530$6,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,600$1,355$1,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,421-1,276-1,371

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

Model Year20152018
ModelGLA3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length173.9 in182.0 in
Width71.0 in71.3 in
Height60.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,663 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%
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 Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109098%
Total Not Requested252%
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
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%
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 Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109098%
Total Not Requested252%
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 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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