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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: $32,195

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $9,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,941

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $7,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelBeetleGLAGLA
TrimR-LineGLA250AMG GLA45
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,450 $33,400 $50,600
Base Invoice $24,433 $31,062 $47,058
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,925    
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Interior Package   1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,700
Painted brake calipers (optional)     300
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,688    
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Interior Package   1,581  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,581
Painted brake calipers (optional)     279
Options (change) 5,925 7,175 6,625
Options (change) 5,688 6,673 6,161
Destination 820 995 995
Total Price $32,195 $41,570 $58,220
Total Invoice $30,941 $38,730 $54,214

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,300
Model Year201520182018
ModelBeetleGLAGLA
TrimR-LineGLA250AMG GLA45
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionM6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$32,195$41,570$58,220
Adjustments for Features0-6,965-9,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,195$34,605$48,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,050
Total Invoice$30,941$38,730$54,214
Adjustments for Features0-6,489-8,907
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,941$32,241$45,307
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,066

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year201520182018
ModelBeetleGLAGLA
TrimR-LineGLA250AMG GLA45
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
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
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 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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$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
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
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$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75 $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
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,135$10,100$12,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,965$9,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,489-8,907

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20152018
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 R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested377574%
Total Not Requested135026%

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%
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 system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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 system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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