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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: $26,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,550

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $23,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820132013
ModelGLAGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimAMG GLA45GTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $50,600 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $47,058 $23,803 $33,403
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   6,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720
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   5,952  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651
Options (change) 6,325 6,200 1,720
Options (change) 5,882 5,952 1,651
Destination 995 795 795
Total Price $57,920 $31,790 $37,310
Total Invoice $53,935 $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: $16,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,483
Model Year201820132013
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)?, 8300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$57,920$31,790$37,310
Adjustments for Features-9,5600-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,360$31,790$35,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,570
Total Invoice$53,935$30,550$35,849
Adjustments for Features-8,9020-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,033$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 Year201820132013
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 
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$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  
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  
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 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$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$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts$0  
Interior trim, special color$0  
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
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$11,975$2,415$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,560$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,9020-1,874

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

Model Year20182013
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
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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