---
title: "2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan Will Start at $32,500 in the US"
description: "The upcharge to 4Matic is an extra $2,000."
date: "2019-01-15"
modified: "2019-01-15"
authors:
  - name: "Eric Brandt"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/eric-brandt"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/25976/2019-mercedes-benz-a-class-to-start-at-32500-in-the-us"
categories:
  - "News"
tags:
  - "A-Class"
  - "compact"
  - "luxury"
  - "Mercedes-Benz"
  - "pricing"
  - "sedan"
---

# 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan Will Start at $32,500 in the US

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The [Mercedes-Benz A-Class](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/22406/2019-mercedes-benz-a-class-its-literally-the-mercedes-benz-of-compact-cars>) compact sedan is finally coming to the United States as a 2019 model and now we know what we can expect to pay for this entry-level Benz. When it hits American showrooms early this year, it will be the most affordable Mercedes carrying a starting MSRP of $32,500 for the [A220](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/25729/2019-mercedes-benz-a220-new-dad-review-the-new-baby-benz-doesnt-have-much-space-for-baby>) and $34,500 for the A220 4Matic all-wheel-drive model.

It likely isn’t a coincidence that the starting price of the A-Class is identical to that of the Audi A3, the new Merc’s most direct competition. However, upgrading to AWD is more affordable for the A-Class since it’s only a $2,000 jump compared to Audi’s $3,100 upcharge if you want an A3 Quattro.

To recap on the car itself, this is the first A-Class ever offered in the U.S. market. The A-Class has been around since the late 1990s, but us Yanks missed out on the first three generations and we’re grateful to be getting the new fourth-gen model. This car is popular as a five-door hatchback in Europe, but the four-door sedan bearing model code V177 is the only one we’re getting here.

The only powerplant in the U.S. spec A-Class is a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four making 188 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque. Again, very similar numbers to the Audi A3. Not exactly mind-bending performance, but that’s more than adequate for most drivers in the market for an entry-level luxury sedan like this.

We've found the A-Class to be a [well-rounded compact](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/23699/2019-mercedes-benz-a-class-first-drive-review-a-well-rounded-compact-sedan-with-a-bad-sense-of-humor>) and we’re glad that the German brand decided to bring it to our shores despite the massive influx in the popularity of crossovers—especially in the luxury segment—in recent years.

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