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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: $46,545

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $6,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018202120212021
ModelGLAGLA3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45330i330eM340i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,400 $50,600 $41,250 $44,550 $54,700
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300      
Premium Package 1,800 1,800      
Parking Assist Package 1,400 1,400      
Convenience Package 400 400      
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,500      
Interior Package 1,700        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550 550
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850        
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480      
AMG Performance Seats   2,250      
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,700      
Driving Assistance Package     500 500 500
Convenience Tier     1,750 1,750  
Premium Tier     2,900 2,900 2,900
Luxury Design     0 0 0
Executive Tier     3,100 2,800 3,100
Obstacle detection, rear     600 750 600
Apple CarPlay support     300 300 300
Blind spot warning system     500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139      
Premium Package 1,674 1,674      
Parking Assist Package 1,302 1,302      
Convenience Package 372 372      
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,395      
Interior Package 1,581        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 505 505 505
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791        
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376      
AMG Performance Seats   2,093      
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,581      
Driving Assistance Package     460 460 460
Convenience Tier     1,610 1,610  
Premium Tier     2,670 2,670 2,670
Luxury Design     0 0 0
Executive Tier     2,850 2,575 2,850
Obstacle detection, rear     550 690 550
Apple CarPlay support     275 275 275
Blind spot warning system     460 460 460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105 1,105
Options (change) 12,150 13,550 11,400 11,250 9,650
Options (change) 11,300 12,602 10,485 10,350 8,875
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $46,545 $65,145 $53,645 $52,794 $65,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,194
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,133
Model Year20182018202120212021
ModelGLAGLA3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45330i330eM340i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H
TransmissionS7S7T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$46,545$65,145$53,645$52,794$65,345
Adjustments for Features-945-3,745-1250-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,600$61,400$53,520$52,794$64,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,800$726$0$12,176

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

Model Year20182018202120212021
ModelGLAGLA3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45330i330eM340i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350   
Remote climate control$25$25   
Remote start via app$75$75   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100   
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0 
8 kWh battery pack   $0 
Dual-mode exhaust $250   
Regenerative braking  $0 $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Front splitter spoiler $200   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support$100$100   
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Chronometer $100   
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Color seat belts $0   
Interior trim, special color $0   
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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$7,225$10,025$6,405$6,280$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$945$3,745$125$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-880-3,487-270-57

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

Model Year20182021
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 Weight3,297 lb.3,590 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 GLA250

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1250100%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1250100%
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%
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
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%

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?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
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%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested170069%
Total Not Requested75031%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

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?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
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%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested170077%
Total Not Requested50023%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

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
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
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
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%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested170069%
Total Not Requested75031%

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