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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,070

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $4,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelGLAGLAModel 3
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,500 $49,580 $49,000
Power passenger seat 400    
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480  
Premium Package 2,400 2,400  
Parktronic Package 970 970  
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500  
Xenon HID headlights 850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 1,000
Wood trim 325 325  
Enhanced Autopilot     5,000
Power passenger seat 372    
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306  
Premium Package 2,232 2,232  
Parktronic Package 902 902  
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325  
Xenon HID headlights 791    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 0
Wood trim 302 302  
Enhanced Autopilot     0
Options (change) 10,645 9,395 6,000
Options (change) 9,900 8,737 0
Destination 925 925 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $44,070 $59,900 $48,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,614
Model Year201620162018
ModelGLAGLAModel 3
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4258hp E
TransmissionS7S7A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19235/45-18
Total Price$44,070$59,900$48,700
Adjustments for Features-790-3,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,280$56,360$48,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,080$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year201620162018
ModelGLAGLAModel 3
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000
Automated lane change  $300
Automated parking system, remote  $200
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Semi-autonomous driving  $600
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
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 
Console without shifter$150 $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
75 kWh battery pack  $0
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Range alert  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
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$100 
Total Value of Features$7,690$10,440$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$790$3,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-736-3,2960

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20162018
ModelGLAModel 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in113.2 in
Length173.9 in184.8 in
Width71.0 in72.8 in
Height60.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft315.0 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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105083%
Total Not Requested21517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92559%
Total Not Requested65041%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105083%
Total Not Requested21517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92559%
Total Not Requested65041%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%

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