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Mercedes-Benz GLA.

The most affordable Mercedes: a tall hatchback with the three-pointed star and full MBUX tech.

By The Broker Black · Updated September 30, 2026

About $44K*
Starting price (MSRP), base model
26-28 mpg
Fuel economy
5
Seats
221 hp
Power

GLA trims.

GLA250221 hp turbo, front-drive, the lowest price of entry to the brand.
GLA250 4MATICAdds AWD for all-weather traction, a modest step up in price.
AMG GLA 45The pocket rocket: handcrafted 416 hp turbo four, AMG 4MATIC+, the hottest small AMG.

A Mercedes-Benz GLA, on your numbers.

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An estimate on the numbers you type, not an offer of credit or a quote from any dealership. Starting loan rates are the average new-car APR for each credit tier (used-car APR for a used car) from Experian's State of the Automotive Finance Market, second quarter 2026, VantageScore 4.0. The starting money factor, residual, and acquisition fee are starting figures only; the leasing company sets the real ones. Taxes and state fees are estimates for Arizona; the dealership's paperwork and your motor vehicle agency have the final numbers. What you own at the end assumes the car is worth the residual. Nothing you type is sent, saved, or used to check your credit.

Taxes and fees at the starting price.*

Registered inSales taxTitle, registration, and state fees
Phoenix, AZ$3,767 (8.6%)$771
Las Vegas, NV$3,685 (8.4%)$831
Los Angeles, CA$4,290 (9.8%)$654
Every new Mercedes-Benz carries a 4 year / 50,000 mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Unlike BMW, complimentary scheduled maintenance is not included, so budget for service visits or a prepaid maintenance plan.

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Questions.

How much does the Mercedes-Benz GLA cost?

The Mercedes-Benz GLA starts around $44K, the manufacturer's suggested price for the base model before options and destination. Plus each dealership's own documentary fee (not a government fee), taxes, and government fees. Higher trims cost more; the AMG GLA 45 tops the range.

What trims does the Mercedes-Benz GLA come in?

Three: GLA250, GLA250 4MATIC, and AMG GLA 45.

What gas mileage does the Mercedes-Benz GLA get?

26-28 mpg, depending on the trim and powertrain, per the manufacturer's published figures.

How many seats does the Mercedes-Benz GLA have?

5.

Should I lease or buy a Mercedes-Benz GLA?

It depends on how long you will keep it and how far you drive. Type the price you agreed on into the calculator above and compare the lease and the loan over the same months, with your state's taxes and your own credit tier.