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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: $46,200

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $6,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,031

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $6,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152016201620162016
ModelGLAGLAX3X3X3X3
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,300 $48,300 $38,950 $40,950 $42,450 $46,800
Base Invoice $29,109 $44,919 $36,515 $38,355 $39,735 $43,735
Premium Package 2,300 2,300 3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200
Interior Package 1,700 1,500        
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480        
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500 950 950 950 950
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970        
Xenon HID headlights 850          
Proximity key 650 650        
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480        
Wood trim 325 325        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550 550 550
AMG Performance Seats   2,250        
M Sport Package     2,600 2,700 2,400 2,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Navigation system     1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Text dictation     0 0 0 0
Steering-linked headlights     900 900 900  
Semi-automated parking system     500 500 500 500
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Premium Package 2,139 2,139 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000
Interior Package 1,581 1,395        
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306        
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325 865 865 865 865
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902        
Xenon HID headlights 791          
Proximity key 605 605        
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376        
Wood trim 302 302        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 500 500 500 500
AMG Performance Seats   2,093        
M Sport Package     2,365 2,455 2,185 2,455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Navigation system     1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775
Text dictation     0 0 0 0
Steering-linked headlights     820 820 820  
Semi-automated parking system     455 455 455 455
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Options (change) 13,975 15,175 13,050 13,150 12,850 11,250
Options (change) 12,997 14,113 11,875 11,965 11,695 10,235
Destination 925 925 995 995 995 995
Total Price $46,200 $64,400 $52,995 $55,095 $56,295 $59,045
Total Invoice $43,031 $59,957 $49,385 $51,315 $52,425 $54,965

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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: $6,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,512
Model Year201520152016201620162016
ModelGLAGLAX3X3X3X3
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4355hp I4240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionS7S7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$46,200$64,400$52,995$55,095$56,295$59,045
Adjustments for Features-170-2,7700-2,050-2,050-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,030$61,630$52,995$53,045$54,245$56,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,600$0$50$1,250$3,750
Total Invoice$43,031$59,957$49,385$51,315$52,425$54,965
Adjustments for Features-158-2,5790-1,909-1,909-2,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,873$57,378$49,385$49,406$50,516$52,824
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,505$0$21$1,131$3,439

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW X3

Model Year201520152016201620162016
ModelGLAGLAX3X3X3X3
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMGsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0     
AWD $1700 $1700$1700$1700
RWD  $0   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150    
Hill descent control$250$250 $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150     
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250    
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Body kit $0    
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Front splitter spoiler $200    
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer $100    
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125$125
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150    
Metal pedals $75    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100    
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Transmission 
Launch control $100    
Total Value of Features$4,050$6,650$3,880$5,930$5,930$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$170$2,770$0$2,050$2,050$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-158-2,5790-1,909-1,909-2,141

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152016
ModelGLAX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length173.9 in183.8 in
Width71.0 in74.1 in
Height60.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,031 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 in36.5 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 sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
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
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 Requested109098%
Total Not Requested252%
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
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
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
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 Requested109098%
Total Not Requested252%
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
BMW X3 sDrive28i

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%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested265088%
Total Not Requested35012%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

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%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested265088%
Total Not Requested35012%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

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%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested265088%
Total Not Requested35012%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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