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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: $32,380

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $8,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,185

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $7,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelPassatGLAGLA
TrimKomfortGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,690 $33,400 $50,600
Base Invoice $27,727 $31,062 $47,058
Navigation system 1,990    
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Navigation system 1,758    
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Options (change) 1,990 6,300 6,300
Options (change) 1,758 5,859 5,859
Destination 700 995 995
Total Price $32,380 $40,695 $57,895
Total Invoice $30,185 $37,916 $53,912

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,038
Model Year200920182018
ModelPassatGLAGLA
TrimKomfortGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4208hp 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$32,380$40,695$57,895
Adjustments for Features0-6,110-9,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,380$34,585$48,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,750
Total Invoice$30,185$37,916$53,912
Adjustments for Features0-5,693-8,902
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,185$32,223$45,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,787

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year200920182018
ModelPassatGLAGLA
TrimKomfortGLA250AMG 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 
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
Full-size spare tire$225  
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 
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
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 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat $150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,765$8,875$12,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,110$9,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,693-8,902

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20092018
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 Weight3,513 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested61554%
Total Not Requested52546%
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested61554%
Total Not Requested52546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%

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