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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,175

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $2,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020192019
Model1-Series1-SeriesCLACLA
Trim128i135iCLA250AMG CLA45
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,150 $36,050 $33,100 $53,100
Premium Package 4,100 3,400 1,800 1,800
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Sport Package 1,300 1,100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100 120    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720
iPod integration 400 400    
HD radio 350 350    
Proximity key 500 500    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Multimedia Package     2,300 2,300
Interior Package     1,650  
Convenience Package     400 400
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850  
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
Rear spoiler     300  
Wood trim     325 325
AMG Performance Seats       2,250
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,650
Premium Package 3,730 3,095 1,674 1,674
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Sport Package 1,185 1,000    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90 110    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 669 669
iPod integration 365 365    
HD radio 315 315    
Proximity key 455 455    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Multimedia Package     2,139 2,139
Interior Package     1,535  
Convenience Package     372 372
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791  
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
Rear spoiler     273  
Wood trim     302 302
AMG Performance Seats       2,093
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,535
Options (change) 11,150 9,370 9,825 10,925
Options (change) 10,145 8,525 9,131 10,160
Destination 875 875 995 995
Total Price $41,175 $46,295 $43,920 $65,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,780
Model Year2010201020192019
Model1-Series1-SeriesCLACLA
Trim128i135iCLA250AMG CLA45
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$41,175$46,295$43,920$65,020
Adjustments for Features0-150-3,845-6,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,175$46,145$40,075$58,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,970$0$18,275

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2010201020192019
Model1-Series1-SeriesCLACLA
Trim128i135iCLA250AMG CLA45
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit   $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Color seat belts   $0
Interior trim, special color   $0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$3,505$3,655$7,350$10,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$3,845$6,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-138-886-1,144

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20102019
Model1-SeriesCLA
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in106.3 in
Length171.7 in182.3 in
Width68.8 in70.0 in
Height56.0 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested415597%
Total Not Requested1253%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested295596%
Total Not Requested1254%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
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 panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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