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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: $53,975

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $9,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,775

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $9,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620142014
ModelGLAX3X3
TrimAMG GLA45xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,580 $39,800 $44,900
Base Invoice $46,109 $36,795 $41,490
Premium Package 2,400 3,200 2,200
Parktronic Package 970    
Multimedia Package 2,480    
AMG Performance Seats 2,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,500    
Wood trim 325    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850    
M Sport Package   3,000 3,000
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Dynamic Handling Package   1,300 1,300
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Driver Assistance Plus   700 700
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Heated front seats   500 500
Premium Package 2,232 2,910 2,000
Parktronic Package 902    
Multimedia Package 2,306    
AMG Performance Seats 2,093    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,395    
Wood trim 302    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791    
M Sport Package   2,730 2,730
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Dynamic Handling Package   1,185 1,185
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Driver Assistance Plus   635 635
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Heated front seats   455 455
Options (change) 12,975 13,250 11,350
Options (change) 12,067 12,055 10,325
Destination 925 925 925
Total Price $63,480 $53,975 $57,175
Total Invoice $59,101 $49,775 $52,740

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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: $7,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,227
Model Year201620142014
ModelGLAX3X3
TrimAMG GLA45xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine375hp I4240hp I4300hp 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)235/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$63,480$53,975$57,175
Adjustments for Features-2,25500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,225$53,975$57,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,200
Total Invoice$59,101$49,775$52,740
Adjustments for Features-2,09900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,002$49,775$52,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,965

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW X3

Model Year201620142014
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  
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  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning $200$200
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 
Dual-mode exhaust$250  
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
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  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,150$4,895$4,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,255$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,09900

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162014
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

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94074%
Total Not Requested32526%
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

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 seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
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 Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
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 seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
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 Requested65052%
Total Not Requested60048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
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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