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

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $14,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $12,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelBeetleGLAGLA
TrimSEGLA250AMG GLA45
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,020 $33,400 $50,600
Base Invoice $23,058 $31,062 $47,058
Premium Package 2,500 1,800 1,800
Floor mats 235    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300
Convenience Package   400 400
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Premium Package 2,150 1,674 1,674
Floor mats 185    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139
Convenience Package   372 372
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Options (change) 2,865 7,550 6,700
Options (change) 2,435 7,022 6,231
Destination 850 995 995
Total Price $27,735 $41,945 $58,295
Total Invoice $26,343 $39,079 $54,284

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,481
Model Year201820182018
ModelBeetleGLAGLA
TrimSEGLA250AMG GLA45
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine174hp I4208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$27,735$41,945$58,295
Adjustments for Features0-5,640-8,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$36,305$49,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,650
Total Invoice$26,343$39,079$54,284
Adjustments for Features0-5,255-7,766
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$33,824$46,518
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,694

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year201820182018
ModelBeetleGLAGLA
TrimSEGLA250AMG GLA45
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
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
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
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
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,075$9,715$12,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,640$8,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,255-7,766

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleGLA
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.0 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in173.9 in
Width71.2 in71.0 in
Height58.5 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

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%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested15046%
Total Not Requested17554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested15046%
Total Not Requested17554%

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