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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: $31,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $14,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelGolf / GTIGLAGLA
TrimSELGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,245 $32,500 $49,580
Driver Assistance Package   2,500 2,500
Power passenger seat   400  
Interior Package   1,700  
Premium Package   2,400 2,400
Multimedia Package   2,480 2,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Leather seating surfaces     1,500
Driver Assistance Package   2,325 2,325
Power passenger seat   372  
Interior Package   1,581  
Premium Package   2,232 2,232
Multimedia Package   2,306 2,306
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Leather seating surfaces     1,395
Options (change) 0 11,680 11,080
Options (change) 0 10,862 10,304
Destination 850 925 925
Total Price $31,095 $45,105 $61,585

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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: $10,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,865
Model Year201820162016
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)225/45-17235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$31,095$45,105$61,585
Adjustments for Features0-3,540-6,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,095$41,565$54,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,345

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

Model Year201820162016
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  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15 
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  
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
Larger infotainment display$0  
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
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
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual lumbar 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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Upholstered instrument panel $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$3,015$6,555$9,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,540$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,297-6,215

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

Model Year20182016
ModelGolf / 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 warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested102581%
Total Not Requested24019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested102581%
Total Not Requested24019%
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%

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