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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: $31,595

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,273

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201320132013
ModelGLAGLAPassatPassatPassat
TrimGLA250AMG GLA452.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,500 $49,580 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $30,225 $46,109 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480      
Premium Package 2,400 2,400      
Interior Package 1,700        
Power passenger seat 400        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480      
Leather seating surfaces   1,500      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306      
Premium Package 2,232 2,232      
Interior Package 1,581        
Power passenger seat 372        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376      
Leather seating surfaces   1,395      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 9,180 8,580 375 375 375
Options (change) 8,537 7,979 300 300 300
Destination 925 925 795 795 795
Total Price $42,605 $59,085 $31,595 $34,085 $34,695
Total Invoice $39,687 $55,013 $30,273 $32,659 $33,246

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,919
Model Year20162016201320132013
ModelGLAGLAPassatPassatPassat
TrimGLA250AMG GLA452.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$42,605$59,085$31,595$34,085$34,695
Adjustments for Features-4,825-7,96000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,780$51,125$31,595$34,085$34,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,345$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$39,687$55,013$30,273$32,659$33,246
Adjustments for Features-4,495-7,41100-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,192$47,602$30,273$32,659$33,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,410$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162016201320132013
ModelGLAGLAPassatPassatPassat
TrimGLA250AMG GLA452.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
FWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350   
Remote app$25$25   
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15    
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   
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   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100   
Wide-view rear camera$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust $250   
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Front splitter spoiler $200   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
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   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer $100   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
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   
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$8,065$11,200$3,240$3,240$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,825$7,960$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,495-7,41100-96

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162013
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.3,167 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested86568%
Total Not Requested40032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90057%
Total Not Requested67543%
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%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested86568%
Total Not Requested40032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90057%
Total Not Requested67543%

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