Which 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class trim should you buy?
$41,500 to $58,550. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Mercedes-Benz's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: GLA 250 4MATIC AWD → AMG GLA 35 AWD, +$15,050 for 35 features made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: GLA 250 4MATIC AWD at $43,500.
GLA 250 4MATIC $43,500
+$2,000 over the GLA 250 FWD.
Standard here, not on the GLA 250 FWD: 4-wheel Electronic Traction System (4-ETS), 4MATIC all-wheel drive, Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR), Off-Road Engineering Package
AMG GLA 35 $58,550
+$15,050 over the GLA 250 4MATIC AWD.
Standard here, not on the GLA 250 4MATIC AWD: 19-inch AMG twin 5-spoke wheels, 19-inch AMG twin 5-spoke wheels w/black accents, 3-stage Electronic Stability Program (ESP), 64-color LED ambient lighting with illuminated vents, AMG Drive UNIT, AMG Dynamic Select, AMG High-performance Braking System, AMG Performance 4MATIC all-wheel drive, AMG Performance steering wheel in Nappa leather, AMG RIDE CONTROL Sport Suspension with 3-stage damping, AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, AMG Sport Exhaust System, AMG body styling, AMG floor mats and 21 more
HP 221 hp → 302 hp · Torque 258 lb-ft → 295 lb-ft · Wheels 18 in → 19 in
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
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Common questions about the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the GLA 250 4MATIC AWD to the AMG GLA 35 AWD: $15,050 more for 35 features the press kit lists as standard on the AMG GLA 35 AWD and not on the GLA 250 4MATIC AWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class trims cost?
3 trims, from $41,500 for the GLA 250 FWD to $58,550 for the AMG GLA 35 AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class with all-wheel drive?
The GLA 250 4MATIC AWD, at $43,500 MSRP.