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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $28,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $25,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelGLAGolf / GTI
TrimAMG GLA45GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,580 $24,295
Base Invoice $46,109 $23,323
Multimedia Package 2,480  
Premium Package 2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Autobahn Package   5,530
Multimedia Package 2,306  
Premium Package 2,232  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Leather seating surfaces 1,395  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 8,580 5,530
Options (change) 7,979 5,310
Destination 925 770
Total Price $59,085 $30,595
Total Invoice $55,013 $29,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,555
Model Year20162011
ModelGLAGolf / GTI
TrimAMG GLA45GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine375hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$59,085$30,595
Adjustments for Features-9,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,360$30,595
Total Invoice$55,013$29,403
Adjustments for Features-9,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,958$29,403

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162011
ModelGLAGolf / GTI
TrimAMG GLA45GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,715$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,0550

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162011
ModelGLAGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length173.9 in165.4 in
Width71.0 in70.3 in
Height60.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft346.0 ft3

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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 Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested335083%
Total Not Requested70017%

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