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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,475

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $14,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,150

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $12,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelGLAGLAJetta
TrimGLA250AMG GLA451.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,400 $50,600 $26,245
Base Invoice $31,062 $47,058 $25,195
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300  
Premium Package 1,800 1,800  
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,500  
Convenience Package 400 400  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Floor mats     235
Door sill trim plates     240
Remote start     450
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139  
Premium Package 1,674 1,674  
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,395  
Convenience Package 372 372  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Floor mats     185
Door sill trim plates     200
Remote start     350
Options (change) 8,200 8,200 1,380
Options (change) 7,626 7,626 1,105
Destination 995 995 850
Total Price $42,595 $59,795 $28,475
Total Invoice $39,683 $55,679 $27,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,192
Model Year201820182018
ModelGLAGLAJetta
TrimGLA250AMG GLA451.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/45-17
Total Price$42,595$59,795$28,475
Adjustments for Features-4,660-8,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,935$51,685$28,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,750$0
Total Invoice$39,683$55,679$27,150
Adjustments for Features-4,341-7,5520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,342$48,127$27,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,785$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182018
ModelGLAGLAJetta
TrimGLA250AMG GLA451.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
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, driver$75$75 
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
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$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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, driver seat$150$150 
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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
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 
Total Value of Features$7,865$11,315$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,660$8,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,341-7,5520

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182018
ModelGLAJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length173.9 in183.3 in
Width71.0 in70.0 in
Height60.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft315.7 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
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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