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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: $41,840

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $5,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,947

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $5,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelGLAGLAX3
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMG3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,300 $48,300 $38,600
Base Invoice $29,109 $44,919 $35,510
Interior Package 1,700 1,500  
Premium Package 2,300 2,300 2,800
Becker Map Pilot 600 600  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 475
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Wood trim 325 325  
Rear side airbags 420 420 385
Special order charge 250    
Xenon HID headlights 850   800
Performance steering system (optional)     250
HD radio     350
Deep-tinted rear windows     350
Heated front seats     500
Navigation system     1,800
Interior Package 1,581 1,395  
Premium Package 2,139 2,139 2,550
Becker Map Pilot 528 528  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 635
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 430
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Wood trim 302 302  
Rear side airbags 391 391 350
Special order charge 233    
Xenon HID headlights 791   730
Performance steering system (optional)     230
HD radio     315
Deep-tinted rear windows     320
Heated front seats     455
Navigation system     1,640
Options (change) 9,615 8,315 8,410
Options (change) 8,913 7,703 7,655
Destination 925 925 825
Total Price $41,840 $57,540 $47,835
Total Invoice $38,947 $53,547 $43,990

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,435
Model Year201520152008
ModelGLAGLAX3
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMG3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4355hp I4260hp I6
TransmissionS7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19235/55-17
Total Price$41,840$57,540$47,835
Adjustments for Features-2,570-4,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,270$52,570$47,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,300$0
Total Invoice$38,947$53,547$43,990
Adjustments for Features-2,392-4,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,555$48,922$43,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,367$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW X3

Model Year201520152008
ModelGLAGLAX3
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMG3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
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 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
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 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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 
Floor mats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,675$8,075$3,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,570$4,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,392-4,6250

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152008
ModelGLAX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in110.1 in
Length173.9 in179.7 in
Width71.0 in73.0 in
Height60.0 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

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 panel300No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72541%
Total Not Requested102559%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

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 panel300No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72541%
Total Not Requested102559%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested197594%
Total Not Requested1256%

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