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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: $43,240

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $925

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,318

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $792

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelPassatGLAGLA
TrimVR6GLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $31,300 $48,300
Base Invoice $36,669 $29,109 $44,919
Rear side airbags 350 420 420
Heated front seats 225    
Navigation system 1,800    
iPod integration 0    
Adaptive cruise control 975    
Becker Map Pilot   600 600
Premium Package   2,300 2,300
Interior Package   1,700 1,500
Driver Assistance Package   2,500 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Special order charge   250  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Aluminum trim   150  
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Rear side airbags 310 391 391
Heated front seats 199    
Navigation system 1,589    
iPod integration 0    
Adaptive cruise control 861    
Becker Map Pilot   528 528
Premium Package   2,139 2,139
Interior Package   1,581 1,395
Driver Assistance Package   2,325 2,325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Special order charge   233  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Aluminum trim   140  
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 3,350 11,940 10,490
Options (change) 2,959 11,076 9,726
Destination 690 925 925
Total Price $43,240 $44,165 $59,715
Total Invoice $40,318 $41,110 $55,570

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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: $2,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,103
Model Year200820152015
ModelPassatGLAGLA
TrimVR6GLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$43,240$44,165$59,715
Adjustments for Features0-3,110-5,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,240$41,055$54,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,150
Total Invoice$40,318$41,110$55,570
Adjustments for Features0-2,895-5,128
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,318$38,215$50,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,227

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year200820152015
ModelPassatGLAGLA
TrimVR6GLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
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
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
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
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$5,305$8,415$10,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,110$5,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,895-5,128

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20082015
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
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107561%
Total Not Requested67539%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107561%
Total Not Requested67539%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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