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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: $36,380

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $5,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,358

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $5,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelPassatGLAGLA
Trim3.6 VR6GLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,950 $33,400 $50,600
Base Invoice $27,513 $31,062 $47,058
Luxury #1 Package 2,750    
Sport Package 300    
Navigation system 1,800    
Xenon HID headlights 950    
Convenience Package   400 400
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625
Interior Package   1,700  
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Aluminum trim   150  
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,700
Luxury #1 Package 2,513    
Sport Package 274    
Navigation system 1,589    
Xenon HID headlights 839    
Convenience Package   372 372
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581
Interior Package   1,581  
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Aluminum trim   140  
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,581
Options (change) 5,800 7,725 6,725
Options (change) 5,215 7,185 6,254
Destination 630 995 995
Total Price $36,380 $42,120 $58,320
Total Invoice $33,358 $39,242 $54,307

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $928
Model Year200620182018
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)80, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$36,380$42,120$58,320
Adjustments for Features0-5,320-7,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,380$36,800$50,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,775
Total Invoice$33,358$39,242$54,307
Adjustments for Features0-4,956-7,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,358$34,286$47,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,809

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year200620182018
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
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
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
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts  $0
Interior trim, special color  $0
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$3,605$8,925$11,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,320$7,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,956-7,212

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20062018
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

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested320084%
Total Not Requested63016%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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%
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%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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