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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: $45,470

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $3,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,357

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $3,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelGLAGLA3-Series
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,400 $50,600 $37,150
Base Invoice $31,062 $47,058 $34,380
Interior Package 1,700    
Premium Package 1,800 1,800 1,900
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300  
Convenience Package 400 400  
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Wood trim 325 325  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,700  
AMG Performance Seats   2,250  
Navigation system     2,100
Sport Package     1,650
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     100
Steering-linked headlights     900
App support     250
Heated front seats     500
Roof rails     100
Proximity key     500
Adaptive cruise control     2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Interior Package 1,581    
Premium Package 1,674 1,674 1,730
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139  
Convenience Package 372 372  
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Wood trim 302 302  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,581  
AMG Performance Seats   2,093  
Navigation system     1,910
Sport Package     1,500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     90
Steering-linked headlights     820
App support     230
Heated front seats     455
Roof rails     90
Proximity key     455
Adaptive cruise control     2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Options (change) 11,075 12,475 11,300
Options (change) 10,300 11,602 10,235
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $45,470 $64,070 $49,325
Total Invoice $42,357 $59,655 $45,490

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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: $7,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,934
Model Year201820182011
ModelGLAGLA3-Series
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine208hp I4375hp I4230hp I6
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/45-17
Total Price$45,470$64,070$49,325
Adjustments for Features-4,080-6,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,390$57,290$49,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,900$0
Total Invoice$42,357$59,655$45,490
Adjustments for Features-3,801-6,3130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,556$53,342$45,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,786$0

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

Model Year201820182011
ModelGLAGLA3-Series
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$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$100 
Floor mats$75$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$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $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 
Total Value of Features$8,375$11,075$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,080$6,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,801-6,3130

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

Model Year20182011
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 GLA250

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
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
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

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
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
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%
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
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25Yes
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested185094%
Total Not Requested1256%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30038%
Total Not Requested50062%

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