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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,225

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,573

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelTiguanGLAGLA
TrimSEL PremiumGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,250 $33,400 $50,600
Base Invoice $34,801 $31,062 $47,058
Cargo cover 200    
Universal garage door opener 325    
Larger rear spoiler 550    
Interior Package   1,700  
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300
Driver Assistance Package   1,500 1,500
Parking Assist Package   1,400 1,400
Convenience Package   400 400
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,700
Tall rear wing-type spoiler     850
Cargo cover 152    
Universal garage door opener 270    
Larger rear spoiler 450    
Interior Package   1,581  
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139
Driver Assistance Package   1,395 1,395
Parking Assist Package   1,302 1,302
Convenience Package   372 372
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,581
Tall rear wing-type spoiler     791
Options (change) 1,075 12,150 12,150
Options (change) 872 11,300 11,300
Destination 900 995 995
Total Price $38,225 $46,545 $63,745
Total Invoice $36,573 $43,357 $59,353

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,155
Model Year201820182018
ModelTiguanGLAGLA
TrimSEL PremiumGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT8S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$38,225$46,545$63,745
Adjustments for Features0-675-3,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,225$45,870$60,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,300
Total Invoice$36,573$43,357$59,353
Adjustments for Features0-629-3,329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,573$42,728$56,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,296

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year201820182018
ModelTiguanGLAGLA
TrimSEL PremiumGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$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  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Color seat belts  $0
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
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
Total Value of Features$5,690$6,365$9,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-629-3,329

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20182018
ModelTiguanGLA
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length185.1 in173.9 in
Width72.4 in71.0 in
Height66.3 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in33.9 in
Row 3 Headroom33.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.0 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested75060%
Total Not Requested50040%
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 system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested75060%
Total Not Requested50040%
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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