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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: $37,930

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $4,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,803

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $4,799

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Model Year201620162006
ModelGLAGLAPassat
TrimGLA250AMG GLA453.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,500 $49,580 $29,950
Base Invoice $30,225 $46,109 $27,513
Garmin Map Pilot 600 600  
Interior Package 1,700    
Premium Package 2,400 2,400  
Power passenger seat 400    
Parktronic Package 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Xenon HID headlights 850    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Leather seating surfaces   1,500  
Luxury #2 Package     5,250
Sport Package     300
Navigation system     1,800
Garmin Map Pilot 528 528  
Interior Package 1,581    
Premium Package 2,232 2,232  
Power passenger seat 372    
Parktronic Package 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Xenon HID headlights 791    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Leather seating surfaces   1,395  
Luxury #2 Package     4,797
Sport Package     274
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 9,120 7,670 7,350
Options (change) 8,452 7,103 6,660
Destination 925 925 630
Total Price $42,545 $58,175 $37,930
Total Invoice $39,602 $54,137 $34,803

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19
Model Year201620162006
ModelGLAGLAPassat
TrimGLA250AMG GLA453.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19235/45-17
Total Price$42,545$58,175$37,930
Adjustments for Features-5,135-7,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,410$50,630$37,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,220$0
Total Invoice$39,602$54,137$34,803
Adjustments for Features-4,780-7,0210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,822$47,116$34,803
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,294$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620162006
ModelGLAGLAPassat
TrimGLA250AMG GLA453.6 VR6
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 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $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 
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 
CD changer, remote  $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$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
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450 
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,340$10,750$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,135$7,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,780-7,0210

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162006
ModelGLAPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.7 in
Length173.9 in188.2 in
Width71.0 in71.7 in
Height60.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65041%
Total Not Requested92559%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65041%
Total Not Requested92559%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested410078%
Total Not Requested118022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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