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

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

Lowest Total Price: $46,545

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $52,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320132020
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGLA
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGGLA250
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $92,350 $93,000 $95,000 $140,000 $160,300 $212,000 $34,250
Driver Assistance Package 2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950     1,500
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090     1,480
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 950 950 1,350     500
Convenience Package             400
Garmin Map Pilot             625
Parking Assist Package             1,400
Premium Package             1,800
Interior Package             1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)             720
Wood trim             325
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only             850
Driver Assistance Package 2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744     1,395
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014     1,376
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 884 884 1,256     465
Convenience Package             372
Garmin Map Pilot             581
Parking Assist Package             1,302
Premium Package             1,674
Interior Package             1,581
Metallic paint (extra cost)             670
Wood trim             302
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only             791
Options (change) 4,940 4,990 4,990 5,390 0 0 11,300
Options (change) 4,595 4,642 4,642 5,014 0 0 10,509
Destination 905 905 905 905 905 905 995
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $99,195 $99,895 $101,895 $147,295 $163,805 $215,005 $46,545

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,184
Model Year2013201320132013201320132020
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGLA
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGGLA250
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12208hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20235/50-18
Total Price$99,195$99,895$101,895$147,295$163,805$215,005$46,545
Adjustments for Features-2,970-4,670-2,920-6,770-11,920-11,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,225$95,225$98,975$140,525$151,885$203,085$46,545
Cost Above Minimum$1,000$0$3,750$45,300$56,660$107,860$0

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

Model Year2013201320132013201320132020
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassGLA
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGGLA250
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0 
AWD $1700     
FWD      $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100
Heated steering wheel    $100  
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate      $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app      $25
Remote climate control      $25
Remote start via app      $75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system      $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras      $500
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control      $250
Knee airbag, driver      $75
Knee airbag, passenger      $75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Night vision    $1750$1750 
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat      $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover      $75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through      $100
Roof rails      $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125 
Rear wiper      $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150  $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear spoiler      $200
Wheel-lip moldings      $75
Infotainment 
Aux input      $50
Bluetooth audio streaming      $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player      $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player      $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation      $225
USB port      $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer   $100 $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable      $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only      $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200 
Folding second row seats      $300
Heated second row seats    $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats    $150$150 
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150 
Metal pedals   $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75 
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats    $150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel      $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000    
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Total Value of Features$10,295$11,995$10,245$14,095$19,245$19,245$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,970$4,670$2,920$6,770$11,920$11,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,766-4,349-2,719-6,302-11,103-11,0970

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

Model Year20132020
ModelS-ClassGLA
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in106.3 in
Length206.5 in173.9 in
Width73.7 in71.0 in
Height58.0 in60.0 in
Curb Weight4,631 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.443.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%

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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested45036%
Total Not Requested80064%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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