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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,875

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGLAGLAPassatPassat
TrimGLA250AMG GLA452.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,400 $50,600 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $31,062 $47,058 $30,353 $33,230
Convenience Package 400 400    
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300    
Parking Assist Package 1,400 1,400    
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,500    
Interior Package 1,700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850      
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,700    
Rear spoiler     375 375
Convenience Package 372 372    
Premium Package 1,674 1,674    
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139    
Parking Assist Package 1,302 1,302    
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,395    
Interior Package 1,581      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791      
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,581    
Rear spoiler     300 300
Options (change) 12,150 11,300 375 375
Options (change) 11,300 10,509 300 300
Destination 995 995 850 850
Total Price $46,545 $62,895 $32,875 $35,875
Total Invoice $43,357 $58,562 $31,503 $34,380

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,710
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGLAGLAPassatPassat
TrimGLA250AMG GLA452.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$46,545$62,895$32,875$35,875
Adjustments for Features-3,375-5,9750-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,170$56,920$32,875$35,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,750$0$2,850
Total Invoice$43,357$58,562$31,503$34,380
Adjustments for Features-3,144-5,5630-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,213$52,999$31,503$34,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,786$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelGLAGLAPassatPassat
TrimGLA250AMG GLA452.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Color seat belts $0  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Interior trim, special color $0  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
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  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,165$11,765$5,790$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,375$5,975$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,144-5,5630-144

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
ModelGLAPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length173.9 in191.6 in
Width71.0 in72.2 in
Height60.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested15046%
Total Not Requested17554%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested95076%
Total Not Requested30024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested15046%
Total Not Requested17554%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested95076%
Total Not Requested30024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
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%

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