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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: $31,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $13,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelGLAGLAGolf / GTI
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,850 $49,900 $30,245
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300  
Premium Package 2,750 2,750  
Convenience Package 400 400  
Interior Package 1,850 1,500  
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139  
Premium Package 2,558 2,558  
Convenience Package 372 372  
Interior Package 1,721 1,395  
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Options (change) 11,000 10,650 0
Options (change) 10,231 9,905 0
Destination 925 925 850
Total Price $44,775 $61,475 $31,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,387
Model Year201720172018
ModelGLAGLAGolf / GTI
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine208hp I4375hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/45-17
Total Price$44,775$61,475$31,095
Adjustments for Features-3,725-6,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,050$54,650$31,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,600$0

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

Model Year201720172018
ModelGLAGLAGolf / GTI
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Power liftgate$350$350 
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 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
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
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Larger infotainment display  $0
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
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 
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$6,640$9,740$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,725$6,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,470-6,3540

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

Model Year20172018
ModelGLAGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in103.5 in
Length173.9 in179.8 in
Width71.0 in70.8 in
Height60.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,054 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

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested15046%
Total Not Requested17554%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested15046%
Total Not Requested17554%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

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