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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $64,190

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG   
Difference: $29,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,733

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG   
Difference: $27,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelM-ClassGLA
TrimML63 AMGGLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $87,000 $48,300
Base Invoice $80,910 $44,919
Obstacle detection, rear 770 970
Proximity key 1,110 650
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 800
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
iPod integration 375  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Becker Map Pilot   600
Premium Package   2,300
Interior Package   1,500
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Wood trim   325
Rear side airbags   420
Rearview camera   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Obstacle detection, rear 716 902
Proximity key 1,032 605
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 744
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
iPod integration 349  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046  
Becker Map Pilot   528
Premium Package   2,139
Interior Package   1,395
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Driver Assistance Package   2,325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Wood trim   302
Rear side airbags   391
Rearview camera   419
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Options (change) 5,515 14,965
Options (change) 5,129 13,889
Destination 875 925
Total Price $93,390 $64,190
Total Invoice $86,914 $59,733

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,349
Model Year20082015
ModelM-ClassGLA
TrimML63 AMGGLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine503hp V8355hp I4
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/14 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20235/45-19
Total Price$93,390$64,190
Adjustments for Features0-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,390$64,010
Total Invoice$86,914$59,733
Adjustments for Features0-168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,914$59,565

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20082015
ModelM-ClassGLA
TrimML63 AMGGLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,345$9,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-168

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20082015
ModelM-ClassGLA
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in106.3 in
Length188.5 in173.9 in
Width75.2 in71.0 in
Height71.5 in60.0 in
Curb Weight5,093 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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