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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $12,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $10,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620142014
ModelGLAGLABeetleBeetle
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45R-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,500 $49,580 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $30,225 $46,109 $23,995 $28,795
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480    
Premium Package 2,400 2,400    
Interior Package 1,700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Xenon HID headlights 850      
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   300    
Leather seating surfaces   1,500    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,300  
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306    
Premium Package 2,232 2,232    
Interior Package 1,581      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Xenon HID headlights 791      
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   279    
Leather seating surfaces   1,395    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,088  
Options (change) 9,630 8,880 5,300 0
Options (change) 8,956 8,258 5,088 0
Destination 925 925 820 795
Total Price $43,055 $59,385 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $40,106 $55,292 $29,903 $29,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,217
Model Year2016201620142014
ModelGLAGLABeetleBeetle
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45R-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4375hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionS7S7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$43,055$59,385$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-7,020-10,3550-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,035$49,030$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,995$575$0
Total Invoice$40,106$55,292$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-6,539-9,6410-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,567$45,651$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,084$553$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2016201620142014
ModelGLAGLABeetleBeetle
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45R-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $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 climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
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  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50 $50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat $150  
Metal pedals $75$75$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  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450  
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,830$13,165$2,810$3,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,020$10,355$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,539-9,6410-240

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162014
ModelGLABeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.0 in
Length173.9 in168.4 in
Width71.0 in71.2 in
Height60.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,988 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested62549%
Total Not Requested64051%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65041%
Total Not Requested92559%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested62549%
Total Not Requested64051%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65041%
Total Not Requested92559%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested342574%
Total Not Requested120026%

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