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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $64,270

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $43,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,837

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $39,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
Model5-SeriesCLA
TrimM5AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,100 $49,950
Base Invoice $87,250 $46,454
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700  
Executive Package 6,000  
Rear spoiler 0  
Wood trim 0 325
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Convenience Package   500
Parktronic Package   970
Premium Package   2,350
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650
Multimedia Package   2,300
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850
Sunroof, large   1,480
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545  
Executive Package 5,460  
Rear spoiler 0  
Wood trim 0 302
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Convenience Package   465
Parktronic Package   902
Premium Package   2,186
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535
Multimedia Package   2,139
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791
Sunroof, large   1,376
Options (change) 11,200 13,395
Options (change) 10,190 12,458
Destination 995 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $107,595 $64,270
Total Invoice $99,735 $59,837

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,626
Model Year20162017
Model5-SeriesCLA
TrimM5AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine560hp V8375hp I4
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$107,595$64,270
Adjustments for Features-3,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,065$64,270
Total Invoice$99,735$59,837
Adjustments for Features-3,2720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,463$59,837

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20162017
Model5-SeriesCLA
TrimM5AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
Handwriting recognition$200 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Interior trim, special color $0
Leather door panel trim$250 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$11,780$8,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2720

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20162017
Model5-SeriesCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in182.3 in
Width73.2 in70.0 in
Height57.6 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
LED headlights500No
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription150No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Power door closers300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2925100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
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 panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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