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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: $43,700

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $8,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,706

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $7,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520142014
ModelGLAGLAX3X3
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,300 $48,300 $39,800 $44,900
Base Invoice $29,109 $44,919 $36,795 $41,490
Premium Package 2,300 2,300 3,200 2,200
Interior Package 1,700 1,500    
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Proximity key 650 650    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480    
Xenon HID headlights 850   900  
Wood trim 325 325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550
AMG Performance Seats   2,250    
M Sport Package     3,000 3,000
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Driver Assistance Package     950 950
Driver Assistance Plus     700 700
Heated front seats     500 500
Premium Package 2,139 2,139 2,910 2,000
Interior Package 1,581 1,395    
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Proximity key 605 605    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376    
Xenon HID headlights 791   820  
Wood trim 302 302    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 500 500
AMG Performance Seats   2,093    
M Sport Package     2,730 2,730
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Driver Assistance Package     865 865
Driver Assistance Plus     635 635
Heated front seats     455 455
Options (change) 11,475 12,675 11,950 10,050
Options (change) 10,672 11,788 10,870 9,140
Destination 925 925 925 925
Total Price $43,700 $61,900 $52,675 $55,875
Total Invoice $40,706 $57,632 $48,590 $51,555

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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: $8,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,118
Model Year2015201520142014
ModelGLAGLAX3X3
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4355hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionS7S7T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$43,700$61,900$52,675$55,875
Adjustments for Features0-2,600-830-830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$59,300$51,845$55,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,600$0$3,200
Total Invoice$40,706$57,632$48,590$51,555
Adjustments for Features0-2,421-766-766
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,706$55,211$47,824$50,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,505$0$2,965

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW X3

Model Year2015201520142014
ModelGLAGLAX3X3
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,700$7,300$5,530$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,600$830$830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,421-766-766

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152014
ModelGLAX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length173.9 in183.0 in
Width71.0 in74.1 in
Height60.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft363.3 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
Compass0No
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%

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
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
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%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

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
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested265091%
Total Not Requested2509%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested75060%
Total Not Requested50040%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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