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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: $43,870

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $19,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,866

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $18,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelR-ClassGLAGLA
TrimR350GLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $50,240 $31,300 $48,300
Base Invoice $46,537 $29,109 $44,919
Premium 2 Package 6,050    
Obstacle detection, rear 800 970 970
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720
Blind spot warning system 600 550 550
Heated front seats 750    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,480 1,480
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 650 800
Xenon HID headlights 985 850  
Roof rack 250    
Multimedia Package   2,480 2,480
Premium Package   2,300 2,300
Proximity key   650 650
Rear side airbags   420 420
Special order charge   250  
Wood trim   325 325
Premium 2 Package 5,627    
Obstacle detection, rear 744 902 902
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670
Blind spot warning system 558 512 512
Heated front seats 698    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,376 1,376
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 605 744
Xenon HID headlights 916 791  
Roof rack 232    
Multimedia Package   2,306 2,306
Premium Package   2,139 2,139
Proximity key   605 605
Rear side airbags   391 391
Special order charge   233  
Wood trim   302 302
Options (change) 12,505 11,645 10,695
Options (change) 11,631 10,832 9,947
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $63,620 $43,870 $59,920
Total Invoice $59,043 $40,866 $55,791

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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: $18,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,082
Model Year201120152015
ModelR-ClassGLAGLA
TrimR350GLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$63,620$43,870$59,920
Adjustments for Features-1,1800-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,440$43,870$57,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,200
Total Invoice$59,043$40,866$55,791
Adjustments for Features-1,0950-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,948$40,866$53,137
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,271

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

Model Year201120152015
ModelR-ClassGLAGLA
TrimR350GLA250GLA45 AMG
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  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
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
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
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 
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 
App support $0$0
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
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125 
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
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 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$6,730$5,550$8,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,180$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0950-2,654

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

Model Year20112015
ModelR-ClassGLA
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in106.3 in
Length203.0 in173.9 in
Width77.1 in71.0 in
Height65.4 in60.0 in
Curb Weight4,950 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested256579%
Total Not Requested70021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96587%
Total Not Requested15013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96587%
Total Not Requested15013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%

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