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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: $32,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $10,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,645

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $9,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620152015
ModelGLAGLAGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGLA250AMG GLA451.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,500 $49,580 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $30,225 $46,109 $28,171 $29,131
Power passenger seat 400      
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480    
Premium Package 2,400 2,400    
Parktronic Package 970 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480    
Xenon HID headlights 850      
Driver Assistance Package     695 695
Lighting Package     995 995
Door sill trim plates     240 240
Power passenger seat 372      
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306    
Premium Package 2,232 2,232    
Parktronic Package 902 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376    
Xenon HID headlights 791      
Driver Assistance Package     598 598
Lighting Package     856 856
Door sill trim plates     200 200
Options (change) 9,300 8,050 1,930 1,930
Options (change) 8,649 7,486 1,654 1,654
Destination 925 925 820 820
Total Price $42,725 $58,555 $32,095 $33,095
Total Invoice $39,799 $54,520 $30,645 $31,605

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,406
Model Year2016201620152015
ModelGLAGLAGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGLA250AMG GLA451.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine208hp I4375hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionS7S7T6M6
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)235/50-18235/45-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$42,725$58,555$32,095$33,095
Adjustments for Features-5,100-7,950-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,625$50,605$31,045$33,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,980$0$2,050
Total Invoice$39,799$54,520$30,645$31,605
Adjustments for Features-4,751-7,402-1,0030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,048$47,118$29,642$31,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,070$0$1,963

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

Model Year2016201620152015
ModelGLAGLAGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGLA250AMG GLA451.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
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  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
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  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
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  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,490$9,340$2,440$1,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,100$7,950$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,751-7,402-1,0030

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

Model Year20162015
ModelGLAGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in103.5 in
Length173.9 in179.6 in
Width71.0 in70.8 in
Height60.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft366.5 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 seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested10014%
Total Not Requested60086%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested31525%
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested31525%
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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