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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: $32,490

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,131

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,738

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatGLAGLA
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,295 $33,395 $34,265 $33,400 $50,600
Base Invoice $30,011 $32,026 $32,860 $31,062 $47,058
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Interior Package       1,700  
Premium Package       1,800 1,800
Multimedia Package       2,300 2,300
Convenience Package       400 400
Panoramic sunroof       1,480 1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package         1,700
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Interior Package       1,581  
Premium Package       1,674 1,674
Multimedia Package       2,139 2,139
Convenience Package       372 372
Panoramic sunroof       1,376 1,376
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670 670
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package         1,581
Options (change) 375 375 375 8,400 8,400
Options (change) 300 300 300 7,812 7,812
Destination 820 820 820 995 995
Total Price $32,490 $34,590 $35,460 $42,795 $59,995
Total Invoice $31,131 $33,146 $33,980 $39,869 $55,865

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,723
Model Year20142014201420182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatGLAGLA
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$32,490$34,590$35,460$42,795$59,995
Adjustments for Features00-100-4,310-7,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,490$34,590$35,360$38,485$52,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$2,870$0$13,850
Total Invoice$31,131$33,146$33,980$39,869$55,865
Adjustments for Features00-96-4,015-7,133
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,131$33,146$33,884$35,854$48,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,015$2,753$0$12,878

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20142014201420182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatGLAGLA
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Power liftgate   $350$350
Remote climate control   $25$25
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote start via app   $75$75
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 $150
Console without shifter   $150 
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Front splitter spoiler    $200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Color seat belts    $0
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
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
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450  
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
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$100
Total Value of Features$3,915$3,915$4,015$8,225$11,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$4,310$7,660
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-4,015-7,133

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20142018
ModelPassatGLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in173.9 in
Width72.2 in71.0 in
Height58.5 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.943.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

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 key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested64056%
Total Not Requested50044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested64056%
Total Not Requested50044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

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