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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: $65,020

Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45   
Difference: $125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172020
ModelGLA3-Series
TrimAMG GLA45M340i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,900 $54,000
Premium Package 2,750  
AMG Performance Seats 2,250  
Convenience Package 400  
Multimedia Package 2,300  
Parktronic Package 970  
Driver Assistance Package 1,500  
Interior Package 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Wood trim 325  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Driving Assistance Package   500
Premium Tier   2,900
Luxury Design   0
AWD   2,000
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Apple CarPlay support   300
Blind spot warning system   500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Premium Package 2,558  
AMG Performance Seats 2,093  
Convenience Package 372  
Multimedia Package 2,139  
Parktronic Package 902  
Driver Assistance Package 1,395  
Interior Package 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 505
Wood trim 302  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Driving Assistance Package   460
Premium Tier   2,670
Luxury Design   0
AWD   1,860
Obstacle detection, rear   690
Apple CarPlay support   275
Blind spot warning system   460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Options (change) 14,195 10,150
Options (change) 13,202 9,360
Destination 925 995
Total Price $65,020 $65,145

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,647
Model Year20172020
ModelGLA3-Series
TrimAMG GLA45M340i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine375hp I4382hp I6
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19225/45-18
Total Price$65,020$65,145
Adjustments for Features-2,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,300$65,145

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

Model Year20172020
ModelGLA3-Series
TrimAMG GLA45M340i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate$350 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Handwriting recognition $200
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,575$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5320

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

Model Year20172020
ModelGLA3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length173.9 in185.7 in
Width71.0 in71.9 in
Height60.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,457 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested99087%
Total Not Requested15013%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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