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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: $61,345

Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45   
Difference: $2,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,121

Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45   
Difference: $2,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelR-ClassGLA
TrimR350 / R320AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,100 $50,600
Base Invoice $39,153 $47,058
Lighting Package 910  
Premium III Package 11,250  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Roof rack 245  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550 350
Heated front seats 710  
Proximity key 1,110  
iPod integration 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 720
Convenience Package   400
Garmin Map Pilot   625
Premium Package   1,800
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,700
Driver Assistance Package   1,500
Wood trim   325
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850
Lighting Package 846  
Premium III Package 10,462  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Roof rack 228  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512 326
Heated front seats 660  
Proximity key 1,032  
iPod integration 349  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 670
Convenience Package   372
Garmin Map Pilot   581
Premium Package   1,674
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,581
Driver Assistance Package   1,395
Wood trim   302
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791
Options (change) 20,770 9,750
Options (change) 19,315 9,068
Destination 875 995
Total Price $63,745 $61,345
Total Invoice $59,343 $57,121

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,344
Model Year20082018
ModelR-ClassGLA
TrimR350 / R320AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6375hp I4
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/45-19
Total Price$63,745$61,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,745$60,140
Total Invoice$59,343$57,121
Adjustments for Features0-1,122
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,343$55,999

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

Model Year20082018
ModelR-ClassGLA
TrimR350 / R320AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
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 
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
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts $0
Folding third row seats$600 
Interior trim, special color $0
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,545$10,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,122

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

Model Year20082018
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 Weight4,830 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 / R320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Cargo net40No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested430062%
Total Not Requested264038%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%

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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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