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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,545

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $2,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,357

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $4,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelAtlasGLAGLA
TrimSEL PremiumGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,490 $33,400 $50,600
Base Invoice $46,502 $31,062 $47,058
Interior Package   1,700  
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300
Driver Assistance Package   1,500 1,500
Parking Assist Package   1,400 1,400
Convenience Package   400 400
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,700
Interior Package   1,581  
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139
Driver Assistance Package   1,395 1,395
Parking Assist Package   1,302 1,302
Convenience Package   372 372
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,581
Options (change) 0 12,150 11,300
Options (change) 0 11,300 10,509
Destination 925 995 995
Total Price $49,415 $46,545 $62,895
Total Invoice $47,427 $43,357 $58,562

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $135
Model Year201820182018
ModelAtlasGLAGLA
TrimSEL PremiumGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT8S7S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$49,415$46,545$62,895
Adjustments for Features-4,1000-2,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,315$46,545$60,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,750
Total Invoice$47,427$43,357$58,562
Adjustments for Features-3,9350-2,421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,492$43,357$56,141
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,784

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year201820182018
ModelAtlasGLAGLA
TrimSEL PremiumGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Backup collision intervention$150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
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
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Color seat belts  $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats$200  
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,565$5,465$8,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,100$0$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9350-2,421

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20182018
ModelAtlasGLA
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.3 in106.3 in
Length198.3 in173.9 in
Width78.3 in71.0 in
Height69.7 in60.0 in
Curb Weight4,337 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.6 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.5 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
96.8 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

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