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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: $33,025

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $12,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,508

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $10,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720162016
ModelGolf / GTIGLAGLA
TrimSELGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,970 $32,500 $49,580
Base Invoice $28,772 $30,225 $46,109
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg. 1,995    
Door sill trim plates 240    
Power passenger seat   400  
Driver Assistance Package   2,500 2,500
Multimedia Package   2,480 2,480
Premium Package   2,400 2,400
Parktronic Package   970 970
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg. 1,716    
Door sill trim plates 200    
Power passenger seat   372  
Driver Assistance Package   2,325 2,325
Multimedia Package   2,306 2,306
Premium Package   2,232 2,232
Parktronic Package   902 902
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Options (change) 2,235 11,800 10,550
Options (change) 1,916 10,974 9,811
Destination 820 925 925
Total Price $33,025 $45,225 $61,055
Total Invoice $31,508 $42,124 $56,845

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,381
Model Year201720162016
ModelGolf / 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, 9450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$33,025$45,225$61,055
Adjustments for Features0-2,400-5,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,025$42,825$55,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,980
Total Invoice$31,508$42,124$56,845
Adjustments for Features0-2,235-4,888
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,508$39,889$51,957
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,068

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

Model Year201720162016
ModelGolf / 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  
Power liftgate $350$350
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 prevention, steering-based$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  
Wide-view rear camera $0$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 
Android Auto support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Surround sound $250$250
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
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Total Value of Features$2,915$5,315$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,235-4,888

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

Model Year20172016
ModelGolf / GTIGLA
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in106.3 in
Length179.6 in173.9 in
Width70.8 in71.0 in
Height58.3 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,064 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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested245082%
Total Not Requested55018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested10014%
Total Not Requested60086%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested105083%
Total Not Requested21517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80051%
Total Not Requested77549%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested105083%
Total Not Requested21517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80051%
Total Not Requested77549%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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