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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,870

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $4,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,213

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $3,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
Model3-SeriesCLA
Trim320iCLA250
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $29,900
Base Invoice $30,310 $27,807
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Navigation system 2,150  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Power front seats 995  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Sunroof 1,050  
Wood trim 500 325
8-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Cold Weather Package 950  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Multimedia Package   2,370
Premium 1 Package   2,300
Xenon HID headlights   850
Sunroof, large   1,480
Driver Assistance Package 865  
Navigation system 1,955  
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Power front seats 905  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 669
Sunroof 955  
Wood trim 455 302
8-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Cold Weather Package 865  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Multimedia Package   2,204
Premium 1 Package   2,139
Xenon HID headlights   791
Sunroof, large   1,376
Options (change) 9,495 8,045
Options (change) 8,640 7,481
Destination 925 925
Total Price $43,170 $38,870
Total Invoice $39,875 $36,213

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,311
Model Year20142014
Model3-SeriesCLA
Trim320iCLA250
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4208hp I4
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/36 MPG26/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$43,170$38,870
Adjustments for Features-3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,790$38,870
Total Invoice$39,875$36,213
Adjustments for Features-3510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,524$36,213

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20142014
Model3-SeriesCLA
Trim320iCLA250
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,430$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3510

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20142014
Model3-SeriesCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in106.3 in
Length182.5 in182.3 in
Width71.3 in70.0 in
Height56.3 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,345 lb.3,262 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80072%
Total Not Requested31528%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%

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