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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,745

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $4,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,610

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $3,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelGLAGLAC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45C250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,850 $49,900 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575
Base Invoice $30,551 $46,407 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735
Parktronic Package 970 970      
Premium Package 2,750 2,750      
Interior Package 1,850 1,500      
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300 2,790 2,790 2,790
Convenience Package 400 400      
Xenon HID headlights 850        
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,090 1,090 1,090
Illuminated door sill trim plates 650 800 700 700 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850      
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970
Lane departure warning     850 850 850
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660
Proximity key     650 650 650
Rear spoiler     300 300  
Wood trim         0
Parktronic Package 902 902      
Premium Package 2,558 2,558      
Interior Package 1,721 1,395      
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139 2,595 2,595 2,595
Convenience Package 372 372      
Xenon HID headlights 791        
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,014 1,014 1,014
Illuminated door sill trim plates 605 744 651 651 651
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 669 669 669
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791      
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902
Lane departure warning     791 791 791
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614
Proximity key     605 605 605
Rear spoiler     279 279  
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 11,970 11,770 14,270 14,270 11,470
Options (change) 11,134 10,947 13,273 13,273 10,669
Destination 925 925 875 875 875
Total Price $45,745 $62,595 $49,945 $53,165 $52,920
Total Invoice $42,610 $58,279 $46,512 $49,507 $49,279

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,179
Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelGLAGLAC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45C250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$45,745$62,595$49,945$53,165$52,920
Adjustments for Features-2,445-5,5450-1,700-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,300$57,050$49,945$51,465$52,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,750$0$1,520$2,775
Total Invoice$42,610$58,279$46,512$49,507$49,279
Adjustments for Features-2,277-5,1630-1,583-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,333$53,116$46,512$47,924$49,093
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,783$0$1,412$2,581

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelGLAGLAC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45C250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700 $1700 
RWD  $0 $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Power liftgate$350$350   
Remote app$25$25   
Remote climate control$25$25   
Remote start via app$75$75   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100   
Wide-view rear camera$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust $250   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Front splitter spoiler $200   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Chronometer $100   
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$6,500$9,600$4,055$5,755$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,445$5,545$0$1,700$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,277-5,1630-1,583-186

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20172012
ModelGLAC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in108.7 in
Length173.9 in180.7 in
Width71.0 in69.7 in
Height60.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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