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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,595

BMW i3   
Difference: $1,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,550

BMW i3   
Difference: $1,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017
ModelGLAGLAi3
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,500 $49,580 $44,450
Base Invoice $30,225 $46,109 $42,020
Premium Package 2,400 2,400  
Parktronic Package 970 970  
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500  
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480  
Interior Package 1,700 1,700  
Xenon HID headlights 850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 700
Wood trim 325 325  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Park Assistant Package     1,000
Tera World     2,600
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,350
Sunroof     1,000
Premium Package 2,232 2,232  
Parktronic Package 902 902  
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325  
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306  
Interior Package 1,581 1,581  
Xenon HID headlights 791    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 645
Wood trim 302 302  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Park Assistant Package     920
Tera World     2,390
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,160
Sunroof     920
Options (change) 13,425 12,575 7,650
Options (change) 12,485 11,694 7,035
Destination 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $46,850 $63,080 $45,595
Total Invoice $43,635 $58,728 $42,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,281
Model Year201620162017
ModelGLAGLAi3
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4375hp I4168hp E
TransmissionS7S7A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19155/70-19
Total Price$46,850$63,080$45,595
Adjustments for Features-2,540-5,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,310$57,340$45,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,030$0
Total Invoice$43,635$58,728$42,550
Adjustments for Features-2,366-5,3440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,269$53,384$42,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,115$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW i3

Model Year201620162017
ModelGLAGLAi3
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150 
Console without shifter$150 $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition  $200
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
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 
Text dictation  $50
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
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$9,265$12,465$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,540$5,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,366-5,3440

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. BMW i3

Model Year20162017
ModelGLAi3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in
Length173.9 in157.4 in
Width71.0 in69.9 in
Height60.0 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

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, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109086%
Total Not Requested17514%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120099%
Total Not Requested151%

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, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109086%
Total Not Requested17514%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1159%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested139082%
Total Not Requested30018%

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