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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: $42,870

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $4,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,904

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $3,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelGLAGLAX3
TrimGLA250AMG GLA453.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,500 $49,580 $38,600
Base Invoice $30,225 $46,109 $35,510
Power passenger seat 400    
Parktronic Package 970 970  
Interior Package 1,700    
Premium Package 2,400 2,400 2,800
Garmin Map Pilot 600 600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 475
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Wood trim 325 325  
Xenon HID headlights 850   800
Leather seating surfaces   1,500  
Obstacle detection, rear     700
Performance steering system (optional)     250
HD radio     350
Deep-tinted rear windows     350
Heated front seats     500
Navigation system     1,800
Power passenger seat 372    
Parktronic Package 902 902  
Interior Package 1,581    
Premium Package 2,232 2,232 2,550
Garmin Map Pilot 528 528  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 430
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Wood trim 302 302  
Xenon HID headlights 791   730
Leather seating surfaces   1,395  
Obstacle detection, rear     635
Performance steering system (optional)     230
HD radio     315
Deep-tinted rear windows     320
Heated front seats     455
Navigation system     1,640
Options (change) 9,445 7,995 8,025
Options (change) 8,754 7,405 7,305
Destination 925 925 825
Total Price $42,870 $58,500 $47,450
Total Invoice $39,904 $54,439 $43,640

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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: $7,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,454
Model Year201620162008
ModelGLAGLAX3
TrimGLA250AMG GLA453.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4375hp 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$42,870$58,500$47,450
Adjustments for Features-2,920-5,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,950$53,045$47,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,095$0
Total Invoice$39,904$54,439$43,640
Adjustments for Features-2,718-5,0760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,186$49,363$43,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,177$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW X3

Model Year201620162008
ModelGLAGLAX3
TrimGLA250AMG GLA453.0si
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 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15
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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450 
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
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$6,190$8,725$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,920$5,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,718-5,0760

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162008
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

Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52533%
Total Not Requested105067%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52533%
Total Not Requested105067%

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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