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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: $31,790

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $27,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,550

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $24,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620132013
ModelGLAGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimAMG GLA45GTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,580 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $46,109 $23,803 $33,403
Multimedia Package 2,480    
Premium Package 2,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480    
Autobahn Package   6,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720
Multimedia Package 2,306    
Premium Package 2,232    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Leather seating surfaces 1,395    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376    
Autobahn Package   5,952  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651
Options (change) 8,580 6,200 1,720
Options (change) 7,979 5,952 1,651
Destination 925 795 795
Total Price $59,085 $31,790 $37,310
Total Invoice $55,013 $30,550 $35,849

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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: $17,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,292
Model Year201620132013
ModelGLAGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimAMG GLA45GTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine375hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionS7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$59,085$31,790$37,310
Adjustments for Features-9,8500-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,235$31,790$35,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,570
Total Invoice$55,013$30,550$35,849
Adjustments for Features-9,1710-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,842$30,550$33,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,425

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

Model Year201620132013
ModelGLAGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimAMG GLA45GTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700 $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$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
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  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Roof rails$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  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Dual-mode exhaust$250  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$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$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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  
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$11,765$1,915$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,850$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,1710-1,874

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

Model Year20162013
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
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Navigation system600Yes
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested330081%
Total Not Requested75019%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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