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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: $32,490

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,131

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,738

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201420142014
ModelGLAGLAPassatPassatPassat
TrimGLA250AMG GLA451.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,400 $50,600 $31,295 $33,395 $34,265
Base Invoice $31,062 $47,058 $30,011 $32,026 $32,860
Convenience Package 400 400      
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300      
Premium Package 1,800 1,800      
Interior Package 1,700        
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,700      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Convenience Package 372 372      
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139      
Premium Package 1,674 1,674      
Interior Package 1,581        
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,581      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 8,400 8,400 375 375 375
Options (change) 7,812 7,812 300 300 300
Destination 995 995 820 820 820
Total Price $42,795 $59,995 $32,490 $34,590 $35,460
Total Invoice $39,869 $55,865 $31,131 $33,146 $33,980

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,723
Model Year20182018201420142014
ModelGLAGLAPassatPassatPassat
TrimGLA250AMG GLA451.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$42,795$59,995$32,490$34,590$35,460
Adjustments for Features-4,310-7,66000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,485$52,335$32,490$34,590$35,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,850$0$2,100$2,870
Total Invoice$39,869$55,865$31,131$33,146$33,980
Adjustments for Features-4,015-7,13300-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,854$48,732$31,131$33,146$33,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,878$0$2,015$2,753

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018201420142014
ModelGLAGLAPassatPassatPassat
TrimGLA250AMG GLA451.8T 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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Remote climate control$25$25   
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote start via app$75$75   
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   
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   
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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Front splitter spoiler $200   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
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   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
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   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450$450
Upholstered instrument panel$300$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$8,225$11,575$3,915$3,915$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,310$7,660$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,015-7,13300-96

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182014
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested64056%
Total Not Requested50044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested64056%
Total Not Requested50044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
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%

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