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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: $47,250

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $13,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,007

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $12,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620162016
ModelGLAGLA5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,500 $49,580 $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300
Base Invoice $30,225 $46,109 $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675
Power passenger seat 400            
Premium Package 2,400 2,400 2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Interior Package 1,700 1,700          
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480          
Parktronic Package 970 970          
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550 550 550  
Wood trim 325 325          
Xenon HID headlights 850            
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480          
AMG Performance Seats   2,250          
Multicontour seats     1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300  
Driver Assistance Plus     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500 500
Executive Package             2,950
Power passenger seat 372            
Premium Package 2,232 2,232 2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365  
Interior Package 1,581 1,581          
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306          
Parktronic Package 902 902          
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325 1,640 1,640 1,640 1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 500 500 500 500  
Wood trim 302 302          
Xenon HID headlights 791            
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376          
AMG Performance Seats   2,093          
Multicontour seats     1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185  
Driver Assistance Plus     1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455 455
Executive Package             2,685
Options (change) 13,825 14,825 9,650 8,550 8,550 8,650 6,350
Options (change) 12,857 13,787 8,785 7,785 7,785 7,875 5,780
Destination 925 925 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $47,250 $65,330 $60,845 $65,395 $66,895 $71,745 $73,645
Total Invoice $44,007 $60,821 $56,645 $60,840 $62,220 $66,680 $68,450

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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: $13,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,577
Model Year2016201620162016201620162016
ModelGLAGLA5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$47,250$65,330$60,845$65,395$66,895$71,745$73,645
Adjustments for Features0-2,700-65-65-65-65-1,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,250$62,630$60,780$65,330$66,830$71,680$72,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,380$0$4,550$6,050$10,900$11,250
Total Invoice$44,007$60,821$56,645$60,840$62,220$66,680$68,450
Adjustments for Features0-2,514-61-60-60-60-1,501
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,007$58,307$56,584$60,780$62,160$66,620$66,949
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,300$0$4,196$5,576$10,036$10,365

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

Model Year2016201620162016201620162016
ModelGLAGLA5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0      
AWD $1700     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Power door closers      $300
Power liftgate$350$350     
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350
Semi-automated parking system$500$500     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500$500$500$500
Hill descent control$250$250     
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera$200$200     
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100     
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera$0$0     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75     
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150      
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
Roof rails$250$250     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125 
Rear wiper$175$175     
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250     
Regenerative braking  $0$0$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$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100     
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25     
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225     
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer $100     
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100     
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls      $0
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Metal pedals $75     
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0     
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,100$9,800$7,165$7,165$7,165$7,165$8,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,700$65$65$65$65$1,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,514-61-60-60-60-1,501

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

Model Year20162016
ModelGLA5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in116.9 in
Length173.9 in193.4 in
Width71.0 in73.2 in
Height60.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1215100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109086%
Total Not Requested17514%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested121592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109086%
Total Not Requested17514%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Ceramic controls0No
Power door closers300No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1650100%

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