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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: $64,920

Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45   
Difference: $34,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,446

Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45   
Difference: $31,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelM-ClassGLA
TrimML63 AMGAMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $94,990 $50,600
Base Invoice $88,341 $47,058
Driver Assistance Package 2,100 1,500
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,480
Premium Package   1,800
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,700
Multimedia Package   2,300
Parking Assist Package   1,400
Convenience Package   400
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850
Synthetic suede steering wheel   500
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Wood trim   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Driver Assistance Package 1,953 1,395
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,376
Premium Package   1,674
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,581
Multimedia Package   2,139
Parking Assist Package   1,302
Convenience Package   372
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791
Synthetic suede steering wheel   465
Illuminated door sill trim plates   326
Wood trim   302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 3,190 13,325
Options (change) 2,967 12,393
Destination 875 995
Total Price $99,055 $64,920
Total Invoice $92,183 $60,446

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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: $31,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,564
Model Year20122018
ModelM-ClassGLA
TrimML63 AMGAMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine518hp V8375hp I4
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/18 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20235/45-19
Total Price$99,055$64,920
Adjustments for Features-2,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,720$64,920
Total Invoice$92,183$60,446
Adjustments for Features-2,1730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,010$60,446

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

Model Year20122018
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
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 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Interior trim, special color $0
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$10,235$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1730

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

Model Year20122018
ModelM-ClassGLA
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in106.3 in
Length189.1 in173.9 in
Width75.2 in71.0 in
Height70.7 in60.0 in
Curb Weight5,238 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
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 panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested95076%
Total Not Requested30024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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