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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,225

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,573

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelGLAGLATiguan
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,500 $49,580 $36,250
Base Invoice $30,225 $46,109 $34,801
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480  
Premium Package 2,400 2,400  
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500  
Parktronic Package 970 970  
Interior Package 1,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Xenon HID headlights 850    
Leather seating surfaces   1,500  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   850  
Cargo cover     200
Universal garage door opener     325
Larger rear spoiler     550
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306  
Premium Package 2,232 2,232  
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325  
Parktronic Package 902 902  
Interior Package 1,581    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Xenon HID headlights 791    
Leather seating surfaces   1,395  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   791  
Cargo cover     152
Universal garage door opener     270
Larger rear spoiler     450
Options (change) 13,100 12,900 1,075
Options (change) 12,183 11,997 872
Destination 925 925 900
Total Price $46,525 $63,405 $38,225
Total Invoice $43,333 $59,031 $36,573

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,391
Model Year201620162018
ModelGLAGLATiguan
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4375hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12480, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19235/50-19
Total Price$46,525$63,405$38,225
Adjustments for Features0-3,635-660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,525$59,770$37,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,245$0
Total Invoice$43,333$59,031$36,573
Adjustments for Features0-3,384-631
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,333$55,647$35,942
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,314$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201620162018
ModelGLAGLATiguan
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, passenger seat $150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
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 
Total Value of Features$5,780$9,415$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,635$660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,384-631

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20162018
ModelGLATiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length173.9 in185.1 in
Width71.0 in72.4 in
Height60.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in33.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.233.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft365.7 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 support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105083%
Total Not Requested21517%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105083%
Total Not Requested21517%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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