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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: $64,180

Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45   
Difference: $27,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,752

Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45   
Difference: $25,446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelM-ClassGLA
TrimML63 AMGAMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $90,100 $49,580
Base Invoice $83,793 $46,109
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 700
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Multimedia Package   2,480
Premium Package   2,400
Parktronic Package   970
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850
Wood trim   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 651
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Multimedia Package   2,306
Premium Package   2,232
Parktronic Package   902
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Leather seating surfaces   1,395
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791
Wood trim   302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 570 13,675
Options (change) 530 12,718
Destination 875 925
Total Price $91,545 $64,180
Total Invoice $85,198 $59,752

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,600
Model Year20092016
ModelM-ClassGLA
TrimML63 AMGAMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine503hp V8375hp I4
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/15 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20235/45-19
Total Price$91,545$64,180
Adjustments for Features0-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,545$64,015
Total Invoice$85,198$59,752
Adjustments for Features0-154
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,198$59,598

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

Model Year20092016
ModelM-ClassGLA
TrimML63 AMGAMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view rear camera $0
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 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$8,785$8,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-154

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA features.

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

Model Year20092016
ModelM-ClassGLA
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.7 in106.3 in
Length188.5 in173.9 in
Width75.2 in71.0 in
Height70.1 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 Room55.9 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 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96576%
Total Not Requested30024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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