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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: $26,575

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,486

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelGLAGLAJetta
TrimGLA250AMG GLA451.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,400 $50,600 $25,380
Base Invoice $31,062 $47,058 $24,366
Premium Package 1,800 1,800  
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300  
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850    
Rear spoiler     375
Premium Package 1,674 1,674  
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139  
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791    
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 8,650 7,800 375
Options (change) 8,045 7,254 300
Destination 995 995 820
Total Price $43,045 $59,395 $26,575
Total Invoice $40,102 $55,307 $25,486

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,004
Model Year201820182016
ModelGLAGLAJetta
TrimGLA250AMG GLA451.8T SEL Premium
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$43,045$59,395$26,575
Adjustments for Features-4,950-7,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,095$51,745$26,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,650$0
Total Invoice$40,102$55,307$25,486
Adjustments for Features-4,612-7,1230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,490$48,184$25,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,694$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182016
ModelGLAGLAJetta
TrimGLA250AMG GLA451.8T SEL Premium
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Universal garage door opener  $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, 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 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
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 
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125 $125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates$100$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$9,365$12,065$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,950$7,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,612-7,1230

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182016
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.2,940 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

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