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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: $39,765

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $3,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,705

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $3,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720182018
ModelPassatGLAGLA
Trim3.6 VR6GLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,370 $33,400 $50,600
Base Invoice $29,095 $31,062 $47,058
Sport Package 4,030    
iPod integration 0    
Navigation system 1,800    
Adaptive cruise control 975    
Xenon HID headlights 950    
Convenience Package   400 400
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625
Interior Package   1,700  
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Driver Assistance Package   1,500 1,500
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
Sport Package 3,681    
iPod integration 0    
Navigation system 1,589    
Adaptive cruise control 861    
Xenon HID headlights 839    
Convenience Package   372 372
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581
Interior Package   1,581  
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Driver Assistance Package   1,395 1,395
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) 7,755 9,225 8,225
Options (change) 6,970 8,580 7,649
Destination 640 995 995
Total Price $39,765 $43,620 $59,820
Total Invoice $36,705 $40,637 $55,702

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $861
Model Year200720182018
ModelPassatGLAGLA
Trim3.6 VR6GLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Wagon4dr 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)235/40-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$39,765$43,620$59,820
Adjustments for Features0-5,145-7,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,765$38,475$52,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,775
Total Invoice$36,705$40,637$55,702
Adjustments for Features0-4,793-7,049
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,705$35,844$48,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,809

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year200720182018
ModelPassatGLAGLA
Trim3.6 VR6GLA250AMG 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 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Lane departure warning $200$200
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 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
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
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
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 
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
Total Value of Features$3,880$9,025$11,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,145$7,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,793-7,049

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20072018
ModelPassatGLA
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in106.3 in
Length188.0 in173.9 in
Width71.7 in71.0 in
Height59.7 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Front sport buckets100No
235/40WR18 tires400No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested365078%
Total Not Requested100522%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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