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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: $52,495

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $10,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,405

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $10,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelGLAX3X3
TrimAMG GLA45xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,580 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $46,109 $34,310 $39,465
Multimedia Package 2,480    
Premium Package 2,400 3,450 3,450
Parktronic Package 970    
AMG Performance Seats 2,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850    
Wood trim 325    
M Sport Package   3,000  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400 1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Heated front seats   500 500
Rearview camera   400 400
App support   250 250
Convenience Package   1,700  
Sport Activity Package     1,750
Multimedia Package 2,306    
Premium Package 2,232 3,140 3,140
Parktronic Package 902    
AMG Performance Seats 2,093    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,395    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791    
Wood trim 302    
M Sport Package   2,730  
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275 1,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Heated front seats   455 455
Rearview camera   365 365
App support   230 230
Convenience Package   1,545  
Sport Activity Package     1,595
Options (change) 12,975 14,500 11,550
Options (change) 12,067 13,200 10,520
Destination 925 895 895
Total Price $63,480 $52,495 $55,145
Total Invoice $59,101 $48,405 $50,880

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,316
Model Year201620122012
ModelGLAX3X3
TrimAMG GLA45xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine375hp I4240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionS7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$63,480$52,495$55,145
Adjustments for Features-2,655-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,825$52,395$55,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,750
Total Invoice$59,101$48,405$50,880
Adjustments for Features-2,472-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,629$48,313$50,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,567

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW X3

Model Year201620122012
ModelGLAX3X3
TrimAMG GLA45xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Dual-mode exhaust$250  
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$7,375$4,820$4,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,655$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,472-920

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162012
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 AMG GLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
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 Requested94074%
Total Not Requested32526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested305093%
Total Not Requested2407%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110080%
Total Not Requested27520%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested215085%
Total Not Requested36515%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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