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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: $43,970

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $11,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,962

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $12,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregGLAGLA
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,375 $46,875 $61,410 $33,400 $50,600
Base Invoice $41,251 $44,579 $58,400 $31,062 $47,058
Executive Package 11,720 11,720      
Interior Package       1,700  
Premium Package       1,800 1,800
Multimedia Package       2,300 2,300
Convenience Package       400 400
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       850  
Panoramic sunroof       1,480 1,480
Wood trim       325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package         1,700
Executive Package 11,145 11,145      
Interior Package       1,581  
Premium Package       1,674 1,674
Multimedia Package       2,139 2,139
Convenience Package       372 372
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       791  
Panoramic sunroof       1,376 1,376
Wood trim       302 302
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670 670
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package         1,581
Options (change) 11,720 11,720 0 9,575 8,725
Options (change) 11,145 11,145 0 8,905 8,114
Destination 870 870 870 995 995
Total Price $55,965 $59,465 $62,280 $43,970 $60,320
Total Invoice $53,266 $56,594 $59,270 $40,962 $56,167

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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: $12,252
Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregGLAGLA
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6225hp V6 D380hp V6 H208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)620, 12620, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$55,965$59,465$62,280$43,970$60,320
Adjustments for Features-55-55-1050-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,910$59,410$62,175$43,970$57,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,500$6,265$0$13,850
Total Invoice$53,266$56,594$59,270$40,962$56,167
Adjustments for Features-52-52-1000-2,328
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,214$56,542$59,170$40,962$53,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,328$5,956$0$12,877

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregGLAGLA
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD   $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Remote app   $25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25
Remote start via app   $75$75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
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, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Console with shifter$150$150$150 $150
Console without shifter   $150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Front splitter spoiler    $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0$0$0  
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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts    $0
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Interior trim, special color    $0
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$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 $75
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50  
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$6,205$6,205$6,255$6,150$8,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$55$55$105$0$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-52-52-1000-2,328

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20122018
ModelTouaregGLA
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.9 in106.3 in
Length188.8 in173.9 in
Width76.4 in71.0 in
Height68.2 in60.0 in
Curb Weight4,712 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested401570%
Total Not Requested175030%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested401570%
Total Not Requested175030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
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
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
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
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
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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