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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,990

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $22,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,877

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $20,433

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelGLAGLA5-Series
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMG535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,300 $48,300 $54,400
Base Invoice $29,109 $44,919 $50,230
Premium Package 2,300 2,300 2,500
Interior Package 1,700 1,500  
Becker Map Pilot 600 600  
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Wood trim 325 325  
Xenon HID headlights 850    
Rear side airbags 420 420 385
Special order charge 250    
Proximity key 650 650 1,000
AMG Performance Seats   2,250  
Multicontour seats     1,200
Navigation system     1,900
HD radio     350
iPod integration     400
Heated front seats     500
Lane departure warning     500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Premium Package 2,139 2,139 2,275
Interior Package 1,581 1,395  
Becker Map Pilot 528 528  
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 635
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Wood trim 302 302  
Xenon HID headlights 791    
Rear side airbags 391 391 350
Special order charge 233    
Proximity key 605 605 910
AMG Performance Seats   2,093  
Multicontour seats     1,090
Navigation system     1,730
HD radio     315
iPod integration     365
Heated front seats     455
Lane departure warning     455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 12,765 13,715 12,430
Options (change) 11,843 12,726 11,255
Destination 925 925 825
Total Price $44,990 $62,940 $67,655
Total Invoice $41,877 $58,570 $62,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,140
Model Year201520152008
ModelGLAGLA5-Series
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMG535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine208hp I4355hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionS7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/50-17
Total Price$44,990$62,940$67,655
Adjustments for Features-760-3,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,230$59,580$67,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,350$0
Total Invoice$41,877$58,570$62,310
Adjustments for Features-707-3,1270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,170$55,443$62,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,273$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201520152008
ModelGLAGLA5-Series
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMG535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
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 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
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
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125 $125
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,150$8,750$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$760$3,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-707-3,1270

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152008
ModelGLA5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in113.6 in
Length173.9 in191.2 in
Width71.0 in72.7 in
Height60.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested101577%
Total Not Requested30023%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested101577%
Total Not Requested30023%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested157581%
Total Not Requested37519%

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