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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: $42,890

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $730

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,008

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelGLAGLAPassat
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,400 $50,600 $39,200
Base Invoice $31,062 $47,058 $36,669
Convenience Package 400 400  
Interior Package 1,700    
Premium Package 1,800 1,800  
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625  
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Aluminum trim 150    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,700  
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     225
Navigation system     1,800
Adaptive cruise control     975
Convenience Package 372 372  
Interior Package 1,581    
Premium Package 1,674 1,674  
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581  
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Aluminum trim 140    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,581  
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     199
Navigation system     1,589
Adaptive cruise control     861
Options (change) 9,225 8,225 3,000
Options (change) 8,580 7,649 2,649
Destination 995 995 690
Total Price $43,620 $59,820 $42,890
Total Invoice $40,637 $55,702 $40,008

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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: $2,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,138
Model Year201820182008
ModelGLAGLAPassat
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine208hp I4375hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19235/40-18
Total Price$43,620$59,820$42,890
Adjustments for Features-2,970-5,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,650$54,350$42,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,700$0
Total Invoice$40,637$55,702$40,008
Adjustments for Features-2,767-5,0930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,870$50,609$40,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,739$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182008
ModelGLAGLAPassat
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45VR6
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
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, rear  $250
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 
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
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts $0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$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 
Total Value of Features$9,175$11,675$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,970$5,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,767-5,0930

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182008
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%
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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
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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