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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: $44,220

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $20,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,191

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $18,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelR-ClassGLAGLA
TrimR350GLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,690 $32,850 $49,900
Base Invoice $49,002 $30,551 $46,407
Premium 2 Package 4,400    
Obstacle detection, rear 800    
Roof rack 250    
Xenon HID headlights 985 850  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 650 800
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,480 1,480
Heated front seats 750    
Blind spot warning system 600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Premium Package   2,750 2,750
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300
Parktronic Package   970 970
Convenience Package   400 400
Wood trim   325 325
Premium 2 Package 4,092    
Obstacle detection, rear 744    
Roof rack 232    
Xenon HID headlights 916 791  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 605 744
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,376 1,376
Heated front seats 698    
Blind spot warning system 558    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Premium Package   2,558 2,558
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139
Parktronic Package   902 902
Convenience Package   372 372
Wood trim   302 302
Options (change) 10,855 10,445 9,745
Options (change) 10,096 9,715 9,063
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $64,420 $44,220 $60,570
Total Invoice $59,973 $41,191 $56,395

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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: $19,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,149
Model Year201220172017
ModelR-ClassGLAGLA
TrimR350GLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6208hp I4375hp 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$64,420$44,220$60,570
Adjustments for Features-6800-2,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,740$44,220$57,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,750
Total Invoice$59,973$41,191$56,395
Adjustments for Features-6330-2,421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,340$41,191$53,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,783

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

Model Year201220172017
ModelR-ClassGLAGLA
TrimR350GLA250AMG 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  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
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
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
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
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 
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
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 
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
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 
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
Total Value of Features$7,030$6,350$8,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$680$0$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-6330-2,421

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

Model Year20122017
ModelR-ClassGLA
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in106.3 in
Length203.1 in173.9 in
Width77.1 in71.0 in
Height65.4 in60.0 in
Curb Weight4,961 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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested155069%
Total Not Requested70031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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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