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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,095

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI SEL   
Difference: $13,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIGLAGLA
TrimSELGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,245 $33,400 $50,600
Driver Assistance Package   1,500 1,500
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Interior Package   1,700  
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300
Convenience Package   400 400
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,700
Driver Assistance Package   1,395 1,395
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Interior Package   1,581  
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139
Convenience Package   372 372
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,581
Options (change) 0 9,900 9,900
Options (change) 0 9,207 9,207
Destination 850 995 995
Total Price $31,095 $44,295 $61,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,084
Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIGLAGLA
TrimSELGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp 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)225/45-17235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$31,095$44,295$61,495
Adjustments for Features0-3,575-6,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,095$40,720$54,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,850

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIGLAGLA
TrimSELGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
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
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Larger infotainment display$0  
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
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
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Color seat belts  $0
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Interior trim, special color  $0
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, passenger seat $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$2,915$6,490$9,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,575$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,330-6,448

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIGLA
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in106.3 in
Length179.8 in173.9 in
Width70.8 in71.0 in
Height58.3 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,054 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
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, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
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, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
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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