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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: $48,920

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $13,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,885

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $13,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelGLA3-Series
TrimAMG GLA45328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $50,600 $34,500
Base Invoice $47,058 $31,740
Garmin Map Pilot 625  
Premium Package 1,800 3,350
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,700  
AMG Performance Seats 2,250  
Convenience Package 400  
Driver Assistance Package 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Wood trim 325  
Steering-linked headlights   800
Navigation system   2,100
Sport Package   1,700
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100
Cold Weather Package   750
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Adaptive cruise control   2,400
Proximity key   500
iPod integration   400
HD radio   350
Garmin Map Pilot 581  
Premium Package 1,674 3,050
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,581  
AMG Performance Seats 2,093  
Convenience Package 372  
Driver Assistance Package 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Wood trim 302  
Steering-linked headlights   730
Navigation system   1,910
Sport Package   1,545
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90
Cold Weather Package   685
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Adaptive cruise control   2,135
Proximity key   455
iPod integration   365
HD radio   315
Options (change) 10,800 13,595
Options (change) 10,044 12,320
Destination 995 825
Total Price $62,395 $48,920
Total Invoice $58,097 $44,885

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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: $6,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,596
Model Year20182008
ModelGLA3-Series
TrimAMG GLA45328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine375hp I4230hp I6
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19225/45-17
Total Price$62,395$48,920
Adjustments for Features-7,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,290$48,920
Total Invoice$58,097$44,885
Adjustments for Features-6,6160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,481$44,885

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

Model Year20182008
ModelGLA3-Series
TrimAMG GLA45328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
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 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts$0 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Interior trim, special color$0 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$10,225$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,6160

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

Model Year20182008
ModelGLA3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in108.7 in
Length173.9 in178.2 in
Width71.0 in71.5 in
Height60.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested272596%
Total Not Requested1254%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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