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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: $27,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $24,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelGLAGolf / GTI
TrimAMG GLA45GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $50,600 $24,295
Base Invoice $47,058 $23,323
Garmin Map Pilot 625  
Premium Package 1,800  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Autobahn Package   5,530
Garmin Map Pilot 581  
Premium Package 1,674  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,581  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 6,325 5,530
Options (change) 5,882 5,310
Destination 995 770
Total Price $57,920 $30,595
Total Invoice $53,935 $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: $17,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,746
Model Year20182011
ModelGLAGolf / GTI
TrimAMG GLA45GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine375hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$57,920$30,595
Adjustments for Features-9,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,485$30,595
Total Invoice$53,935$29,403
Adjustments for Features-8,7860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,149$29,403

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

Model Year20182011
ModelGLAGolf / GTI
TrimAMG GLA45GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
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 
Blind spot warning system$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 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts$0 
Interior trim, special color$0 
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 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
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$11,925$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,7860

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

Model Year20182011
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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
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, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

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

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