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

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

Lowest Total Price: $19,450

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $17,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,148

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $15,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelGolf / GTIGLAGLA
TrimGLSGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,390 $32,850 $49,900
Base Invoice $17,138 $30,551 $46,407
Stability control 280    
Cold Weather Package 150    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Heated front seats   580 580
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Stability control 247    
Cold Weather Package 133    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Heated front seats   539 539
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 430 2,780 2,780
Options (change) 380 2,585 2,585
Destination 630 925 925
Total Price $19,450 $36,555 $53,605
Total Invoice $18,148 $34,061 $49,917

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,170
Model Year200620172017
ModelGolf / GTIGLAGLA
TrimGLSGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionM5S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$19,450$36,555$53,605
Adjustments for Features0-8,310-11,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,450$28,245$42,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,925
Total Invoice$18,148$34,061$49,917
Adjustments for Features0-7,743-10,648
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,148$26,318$39,269
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,951

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

Model Year200620172017
ModelGolf / GTIGLAGLA
TrimGLSGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
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
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Traction control $100$100
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat $150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height 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
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 leather seating surfaces $0$0
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$1,365$9,675$12,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,310$11,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,743-10,648

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

Model Year20062017
ModelGolf / GTIGLA
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.9 in106.3 in
Length164.9 in173.9 in
Width68.3 in71.0 in
Height56.7 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,035 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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