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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: $43,240

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $925

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,318

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelGLAGLAPassat
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMGVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,300 $48,300 $39,200
Base Invoice $29,109 $44,919 $36,669
Premium Package 2,300 2,300  
Interior Package 1,700 1,500  
Becker Map Pilot 600 600  
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear side airbags 420 420 350
Special order charge 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Aluminum trim 150    
Xenon HID headlights 850    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     225
Navigation system     1,800
Adaptive cruise control     975
Premium Package 2,139 2,139  
Interior Package 1,581 1,395  
Becker Map Pilot 528 528  
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Rear side airbags 391 391 310
Special order charge 233    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Aluminum trim 140    
Xenon HID headlights 791    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     199
Navigation system     1,589
Adaptive cruise control     861
Options (change) 11,940 10,490 3,350
Options (change) 11,076 9,726 2,959
Destination 925 925 690
Total Price $44,165 $59,715 $43,240
Total Invoice $41,110 $55,570 $40,318

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,103
Model Year201520152008
ModelGLAGLAPassat
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMGVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine208hp I4355hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19235/40-18
Total Price$44,165$59,715$43,240
Adjustments for Features-3,110-5,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,055$54,205$43,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,150$0
Total Invoice$41,110$55,570$40,318
Adjustments for Features-2,895-5,1280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,215$50,442$40,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,227$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201520152008
ModelGLAGLAPassat
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMGVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125 $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$8,415$10,815$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,110$5,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,895-5,1280

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152008
ModelGLAPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in106.7 in
Length173.9 in188.0 in
Width71.0 in71.7 in
Height60.0 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107561%
Total Not Requested67539%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107561%
Total Not Requested67539%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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