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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,930

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $5,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,803

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $5,784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelPassatGLAGLA
Trim3.6 VR6GLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,950 $32,850 $49,900
Base Invoice $27,513 $30,551 $46,407
Sport Package 300    
Luxury #2 Package 5,250    
Navigation system 1,800    
Convenience Package   400 400
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625
Parktronic Package   970 970
Interior Package   1,850 1,500
Premium Package   2,750 2,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Aluminum trim   150  
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Sport Package 274    
Luxury #2 Package 4,797    
Navigation system 1,589    
Convenience Package   372 372
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581
Parktronic Package   902 902
Interior Package   1,721 1,395
Premium Package   2,558 2,558
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Aluminum trim   140  
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 7,350 9,795 8,445
Options (change) 6,660 9,111 7,854
Destination 630 925 925
Total Price $37,930 $43,570 $59,270
Total Invoice $34,803 $40,587 $55,186

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $456
Model Year200620172017
ModelPassatGLAGLA
Trim3.6 VR6GLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$37,930$43,570$59,270
Adjustments for Features0-5,720-8,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,930$37,850$51,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,275
Total Invoice$34,803$40,587$55,186
Adjustments for Features0-5,328-7,584
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,803$35,259$47,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,343

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year200620172017
ModelPassatGLAGLA
Trim3.6 VR6GLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $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
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper $175$175
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 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, 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 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,105$8,825$11,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,720$8,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,328-7,584

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20062017
ModelPassatGLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in106.3 in
Length188.2 in173.9 in
Width71.7 in71.0 in
Height58.0 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.243.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested410078%
Total Not Requested118022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested125076%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested125076%

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