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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $28,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $25,430

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelBeetleGLA
TrimTurboAMG GLA45
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,395 $50,600
Base Invoice $22,459 $47,058
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Navigation Package 1,600  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Xenon HID headlights 1,000  
Garmin Map Pilot   625
Premium Package   1,800
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Navigation Package 1,536  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Xenon HID headlights 860  
Garmin Map Pilot   581
Premium Package   1,674
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,581
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Options (change) 5,600 6,325
Options (change) 5,276 5,882
Destination 770 995
Total Price $29,765 $57,920
Total Invoice $28,505 $53,935

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,848
Model Year20122018
ModelBeetleGLA
TrimTurboAMG GLA45
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-19
Total Price$29,765$57,920
Adjustments for Features0-10,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$47,630
Total Invoice$28,505$53,935
Adjustments for Features0-9,582
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$44,353

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20122018
ModelBeetleGLA
TrimTurboAMG GLA45
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Front splitter spoiler $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $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
Color seat belts $0
Interior trim, special color $0
Leather door panel trim$250 
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
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,760$13,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,582

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20122018
ModelBeetleGLA
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.9 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in173.9 in
Width71.2 in71.0 in
Height58.5 in60.0 in
Curb Weight2,940 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 Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested60028%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
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%

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