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

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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,775

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $12,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,847

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $9,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelTouaregTouaregGLAGLA
TrimV8V10 TDIGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,750 $67,750 $32,850 $49,900
Base Invoice $40,608 $61,385 $30,551 $46,407
V8 Package 3 9,160      
Tire-pressure monitor 450      
Convenience Package     400 400
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625
Interior Package     1,850 1,500
Premium Package     2,750 2,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Wood trim     325 325
Xenon HID headlights     850  
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480
Adaptive dampers - electrical       850
V8 Package 3 8,089      
Tire-pressure monitor 398      
Convenience Package     372 372
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581
Interior Package     1,721 1,395
Premium Package     2,558 2,558
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Wood trim     302 302
Xenon HID headlights     791  
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376
Adaptive dampers - electrical       791
Options (change) 9,610 0 9,000 8,650
Options (change) 8,487 0 8,371 8,045
Destination 670 670 925 925
Total Price $55,030 $68,420 $42,775 $59,475
Total Invoice $49,765 $62,055 $39,847 $55,377

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,633
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelTouaregTouaregGLAGLA
TrimV8V10 TDIGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8310hp V10 D208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7S7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)375, 11375, 11450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$55,030$68,420$42,775$59,475
Adjustments for Features-315-1,5650-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,715$66,855$42,775$56,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,140$0$13,775
Total Invoice$49,765$62,055$39,847$55,377
Adjustments for Features-285-1,4190-2,723
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,480$60,636$39,847$52,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,156$0$12,807

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year2006200620172017
ModelTouaregTouaregGLAGLA
TrimV8V10 TDIGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
AWD w/low range$2200$2200  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
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
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Residual heat$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Lockable rear differential$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
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$7,665$8,915$7,350$10,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$315$1,565$0$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments-285-1,4190-2,723

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20062017
ModelTouaregGLA
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in106.3 in
Length187.2 in173.9 in
Width75.9 in71.0 in
Height68.0 in60.0 in
Curb Weight5,087 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.0 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8

V8 Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Lockable rear differential150No
Special interior trim0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Aux input50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 375W, 11 speakers350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested225051%
Total Not Requested212549%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested65039%
Total Not Requested100061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested65039%
Total Not Requested100061%

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