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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: $31,495

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $9,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,369

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $8,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162010
ModelGLAGLAPassat
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45Komfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,500 $49,580 $28,755
Base Invoice $30,225 $46,109 $26,861
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480  
Premium Package 2,400 2,400  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Navigation system     1,990
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306  
Premium Package 2,232 2,232  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Navigation system     1,758
Options (change) 7,080 7,080 1,990
Options (change) 6,584 6,584 1,758
Destination 925 925 750
Total Price $40,505 $57,585 $31,495
Total Invoice $37,734 $53,618 $29,369

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,558
Model Year201620162010
ModelGLAGLAPassat
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45Komfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine208hp I4375hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS7S7S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19235/45-17
Total Price$40,505$57,585$31,495
Adjustments for Features-5,160-9,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,345$48,525$31,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,180$0
Total Invoice$37,734$53,618$29,369
Adjustments for Features-4,807-8,4360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,927$45,182$29,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,255$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620162010
ModelGLAGLAPassat
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45Komfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$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 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
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 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125 $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
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, passenger 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 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
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 
Total Value of Features$8,050$11,950$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,160$9,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,807-8,4360

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162010
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.3,513 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested64051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40025%
Total Not Requested117575%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested64051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40025%
Total Not Requested117575%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested665100%
Total Not Requested00%

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