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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: $57,445

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $9,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,065

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $7,962

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Model Year201820182018
ModelGLA3-Series3-Series
TrimAMG GLA45328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $50,600 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $47,058 $43,415 $42,020
Multimedia Package 2,300    
Premium Package 1,800    
Convenience Package 400    
Parking Assist Package 1,400    
AMG Performance Seats 2,250    
Driver Assistance Package 1,500    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,480    
Wood trim 325    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850    
Painted brake calipers (optional) 300    
Driving Assistance Package   500 500
Convenience Tier   850 850
Premium Tier   2,900 2,900
Luxury Design   0 0
Executive Tier   3,100 3,100
Obstacle detection, rear   600 600
Apple CarPlay support   300 300
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Track Handling Package     2,300
Multimedia Package 2,139    
Premium Package 1,674    
Convenience Package 372    
Parking Assist Package 1,302    
AMG Performance Seats 2,093    
Driver Assistance Package 1,395    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,581    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 505 505
Panoramic sunroof 1,376    
Wood trim 302    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791    
Painted brake calipers (optional) 279    
Driving Assistance Package   460 460
Convenience Tier   780 780
Premium Tier   2,670 2,670
Luxury Design   0 0
Executive Tier   2,850 2,850
Obstacle detection, rear   550 550
Apple CarPlay support   275 275
Blind spot warning system   460 460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105
Track Handling Package     2,115
Options (change) 15,025 10,500 12,800
Options (change) 13,974 9,655 11,770
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $66,620 $57,445 $58,245
Total Invoice $62,027 $54,065 $54,785

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,956
Model Year201820182018
ModelGLA3-Series3-Series
TrimAMG GLA45328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine375hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionS7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$66,620$57,445$58,245
Adjustments for Features-1,0800-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,540$57,445$57,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$62,027$54,065$54,785
Adjustments for Features-1,0060-423
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,021$54,065$54,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$297

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelGLA3-Series3-Series
TrimAMG GLA45328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
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
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250  
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support$100  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts$0  
Interior trim, special color$0  
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,975$6,895$7,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,080$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0060-423

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

Model Year20182018
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 AMG GLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested99087%
Total Not Requested15013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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 liftgate100Yes
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested170069%
Total Not Requested75031%

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 liftgate100Yes
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested170069%
Total Not Requested75031%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

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