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

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

Lowest Total Price: $41,670

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $16,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,823

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $15,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelR-ClassR-ClassGLAGLA
TrimR350R500GLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $33,400 $50,600
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $31,062 $47,058
Lighting Package 890 890    
Multicontour front seats 780 780    
Comfort Package 1,350 625    
Trim Package 1,750 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 720 720
Power liftgate 520 520    
Heated front seats 690      
Panoramic sunroof 2,390 2,390 1,480 1,480
Satellite radio 500 500    
Proximity key   1,080    
Convenience Package     400 400
Interior Package     1,700  
Premium Package     1,800 1,800
Wood trim     325 325
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,700
AMG Performance Seats       2,250
Lighting Package 828 828    
Multicontour front seats 725 725    
Comfort Package 1,256 581    
Trim Package 1,628 1,116    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 670 670
Power liftgate 484 484    
Heated front seats 642      
Panoramic sunroof 2,223 2,223 1,376 1,376
Satellite radio 465 465    
Proximity key   1,004    
Convenience Package     372 372
Interior Package     1,581  
Premium Package     1,674 1,674
Wood trim     302 302
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,581
AMG Performance Seats       2,093
Options (change) 9,560 8,675 7,275 8,675
Options (change) 8,893 8,068 6,766 8,068
Destination 775 775 995 995
Total Price $58,335 $64,950 $41,670 $60,270
Total Invoice $54,308 $60,488 $38,823 $56,121

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,457
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelR-ClassR-ClassGLAGLA
TrimR350R500GLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6302hp V8208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT7T7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$58,335$64,950$41,670$60,270
Adjustments for Features-30-7550-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,305$64,195$41,670$57,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,890$0$15,975
Total Invoice$54,308$60,488$38,823$56,121
Adjustments for Features-28-7030-2,444
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,280$59,785$38,823$53,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,505$0$14,854

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

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelR-ClassR-ClassGLAGLA
TrimR350R500GLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
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
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, remote $200  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts   $0
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Interior trim, special color   $0
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,880$7,605$6,850$9,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$30$755$0$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-28-7030-2,444

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

Model Year20062018
ModelR-ClassGLA
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in106.3 in
Length203.0 in173.9 in
Width75.7 in71.0 in
Height65.4 in60.0 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested67570%
Total Not Requested29030%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested32563%
Total Not Requested19037%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%

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