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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: $41,920

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $19,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,055

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $18,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelR-ClassGLAGLA
TrimR350 / R320GLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,650 $33,400 $50,600
Base Invoice $44,315 $31,062 $47,058
Premium II Package 7,850    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720
Proximity key 1,130    
Heated front seats 720    
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,480 1,480
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 500 350
Roof rack 245    
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Convenience Package   400 400
Wood trim   325 325
Premium II Package 7,300    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670
Proximity key 1,051    
Heated front seats 670    
Panoramic sunroof 976 1,376 1,376
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 465 326
Roof rack 228    
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Convenience Package   372 372
Wood trim   302 302
Options (change) 12,935 7,525 7,375
Options (change) 12,029 6,998 6,859
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $61,460 $41,920 $58,970
Total Invoice $57,219 $39,055 $54,912

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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: $16,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,785
Model Year200920182018
ModelR-ClassGLAGLA
TrimR350 / R320GLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$61,460$41,920$58,970
Adjustments for Features-2,5550-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,905$41,920$55,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,700
Total Invoice$57,219$39,055$54,912
Adjustments for Features-2,3790-3,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,840$39,055$51,793
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,738

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

Model Year200920182018
ModelR-ClassGLAGLA
TrimR350 / R320GLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
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
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags$300  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat $150 
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,655$6,100$9,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,555$0$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3790-3,119

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

Model Year20092018
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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested236551%
Total Not Requested230049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
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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