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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: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $10,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $8,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelGLAGLABeetle
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45R-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,400 $50,600 $32,550
Base Invoice $31,062 $47,058 $31,249
Interior Package 1,700    
Premium Package 1,800 1,800  
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300  
Convenience Package 400 400  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,700  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   300  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Interior Package 1,581    
Premium Package 1,674 1,674  
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139  
Convenience Package 372 372  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,581  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   279  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Options (change) 9,250 8,700 130
Options (change) 8,603 8,091 100
Destination 995 995 820
Total Price $43,645 $60,295 $33,500
Total Invoice $40,660 $56,144 $32,169

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,828
Model Year201820182017
ModelGLAGLABeetle
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45R-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4375hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionS7S7S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19235/40-19
Total Price$43,645$60,295$33,500
Adjustments for Features-5,005-7,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,640$52,690$33,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,050$0
Total Invoice$40,660$56,144$32,169
Adjustments for Features-4,663-7,0810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,997$49,063$32,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,066$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182017
ModelGLAGLABeetle
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45R-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
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 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer $100$100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Color seat belts $0 
Interior trim, special color $0 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar 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$150 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$9,615$12,215$4,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,005$7,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,663-7,0810

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182017
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.3,019 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

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested15046%
Total Not Requested17554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested15046%
Total Not Requested17554%

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