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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: $11,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,508

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $10,268

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelGolf / GTIGLAGLA
TrimSELGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,970 $33,400 $50,600
Base Invoice $28,772 $31,062 $47,058
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg. 1,995    
Door sill trim plates 240    
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Driver Assistance Package   1,500 1,500
Parking Assist Package   1,400 1,400
Convenience Package   400 400
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   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    
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Driver Assistance Package   1,395 1,395
Parking Assist Package   1,302 1,302
Convenience Package   372 372
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Options (change) 2,235 10,450 9,600
Options (change) 1,916 9,719 8,928
Destination 820 995 995
Total Price $33,025 $44,845 $61,195
Total Invoice $31,508 $41,776 $56,981

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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: $8,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,287
Model Year201720182018
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, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$33,025$44,845$61,195
Adjustments for Features0-3,200-5,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,025$41,645$55,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,650
Total Invoice$31,508$41,776$56,981
Adjustments for Features0-2,981-5,494
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,508$38,795$51,487
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,692

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

Model Year201720182018
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  
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  
Around view cameras $500$500
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
Rearview camera$200  
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
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding passenger seat $150 
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$3,515$6,715$9,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,200$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,981-5,494

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

Model Year20172018
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Total Requested245082%
Total Not Requested55018%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
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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