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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: $34,090

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,544

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720152015
ModelPassatPassatGLAGLA
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $33,995 $31,300 $48,300
Base Invoice $29,724 $32,601 $29,109 $44,919
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Body kit 1,900 1,900    
Driver Assistance Package     2,500 2,500
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Interior Package     1,700 1,500
Premium Package     2,300 2,300
Multimedia Package     2,480 2,480
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480
Xenon HID headlights     850  
Proximity key     650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Body kit 1,700 1,700    
Driver Assistance Package     2,325 2,325
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Interior Package     1,581 1,395
Premium Package     2,139 2,139
Multimedia Package     2,306 2,306
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376
Xenon HID headlights     791  
Proximity key     605 605
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Options (change) 2,275 2,275 13,650 12,600
Options (change) 2,000 2,000 12,695 11,718
Destination 820 820 925 925
Total Price $34,090 $37,090 $45,875 $61,825
Total Invoice $32,544 $35,421 $42,729 $57,562

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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: $8,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,540
Model Year2017201720152015
ModelPassatPassatGLAGLA
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4280hp V6208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$34,090$37,090$45,875$61,825
Adjustments for Features0-100-2,840-5,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,090$36,990$43,035$56,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0$13,450
Total Invoice$32,544$35,421$42,729$57,562
Adjustments for Features0-96-2,645-4,972
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,544$35,325$40,084$52,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,781$0$12,506

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year2017201720152015
ModelPassatPassatGLAGLA
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Heated second row seats$200$200  
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$75 $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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$5,790$5,890$8,630$11,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$2,840$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-2,645-4,972

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20172015
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 Weight3,231 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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
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%
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
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107561%
Total Not Requested67539%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
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%
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
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107561%
Total Not Requested67539%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%

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