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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,895

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $7,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,525

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $6,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelGLAX3X3
TrimAMG GLA45xDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $50,600 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $47,058 $40,160 $51,180
Premium Package 1,800    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,700    
Convenience Package 400    
Multimedia Package 2,300    
Parking Assist Package 1,400    
Driver Assistance Package 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550
Wood trim 325    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850 1,000 700
Panoramic sunroof 1,480    
Driving Assistance Package   900 900
Premium Tier   3,300 2,950
Convenience Tier   2,850  
Luxury Design   350  
Leather seating surfaces   1,700 1,700
Parking Assistance Package   1,300 700
Apple CarPlay support   300 300
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Premium Package 1,674    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,581    
Convenience Package 372    
Multimedia Package 2,139    
Parking Assist Package 1,302    
Driver Assistance Package 1,395    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 505 505
Wood trim 302    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791 920 645
Panoramic sunroof 1,376    
Driving Assistance Package   830 830
Premium Tier   3,035 2,715
Convenience Tier   2,620  
Luxury Design   320  
Leather seating surfaces   1,565 1,565
Parking Assistance Package   1,195 645
Apple CarPlay support   275 275
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105
Options (change) 12,475 13,450 9,000
Options (change) 11,602 12,370 8,285
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $64,070 $56,895 $64,295
Total Invoice $59,655 $53,525 $60,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,643
Model Year201820182018
ModelGLAX3X3
TrimAMG GLA45xDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine375hp I4248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionS7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$64,070$56,895$64,295
Adjustments for Features0-545-1,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,070$56,350$63,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,850
Total Invoice$59,655$53,525$60,460
Adjustments for Features0-513-1,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,655$53,012$59,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,418

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW X3

Model Year201820182018
ModelGLAX3X3
TrimAMG GLA45xDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250  
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support$100  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer$100  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts$0  
Interior trim, special color$0  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$6,150$6,695$7,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$545$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-513-1,030

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182018
ModelGLAX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.8 in
Length173.9 in185.9 in
Width71.0 in74.4 in
Height60.0 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

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 Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1300100%
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%
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%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Total Requested600100%
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?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111552%
Total Not Requested105048%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested185082%
Total Not Requested40018%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested120089%
Total Not Requested15011%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111552%
Total Not Requested105048%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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