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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $42,745 BMW 1-Series 128i | ||||
| Difference: $775 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,475 BMW 1-Series 128i | ||||
| Difference: $1,062 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | 1-Series | 1-Series | CLA | CLA |
| Trim | 128i | 135i | CLA250 | AMG CLA45 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,200 | $39,300 | $32,700 | $50,400 |
| Base Invoice | $28,885 | $36,335 | $30,411 | $46,872 |
| BMW Assist | 650 | 650 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,400 | 1,750 | 1,800 | 1,800 |
| Sport Package | 1,300 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 720 | 720 |
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | ||
| App support | 250 | 250 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 900 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | ||
| M Sport Package | 1,300 | |||
| 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 | |||
| BMW Assist | 590 | 590 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,095 | 1,595 | 1,674 | 1,674 |
| Sport Package | 1,185 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 90 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 669 | 669 |
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | ||
| App support | 230 | 230 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 820 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | ||
| M Sport Package | 1,185 | |||
| 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) | 10,650 | 8,000 | 9,825 | 10,925 |
| Options (change) | 9,695 | 7,285 | 9,131 | 10,160 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $42,745 | $48,195 | $43,520 | $62,320 |
| Total Invoice | $39,475 | $44,515 | $40,537 | $58,027 |
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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: $2,995 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,450 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | 1-Series | 1-Series | CLA | CLA |
| Trim | 128i | 135i | CLA250 | AMG CLA45 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 208hp I4 | 375hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 8 | 180, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/50-17 | 215/40-18 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $42,745 | $48,195 | $43,520 | $62,320 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -50 | -3,770 | -6,595 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,745 | $48,145 | $39,750 | $55,725 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,400 | $0 | $15,975 |
| Total Invoice | $39,475 | $44,515 | $40,537 | $58,027 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -46 | -3,512 | -6,141 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,475 | $44,469 | $37,025 | $51,886 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,994 | $0 | $14,861 |
Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | 1-Series | 1-Series | CLA | CLA |
| Trim | 128i | 135i | CLA250 | AMG CLA45 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 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 | |||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,605 | $3,655 | $7,375 | $10,200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $50 | $3,770 | $6,595 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -46 | -3,512 | -6,141 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | 1-Series | CLA |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 172.2 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 70.0 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 56.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,209 lb. | 3,263 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 40.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.1 in | 35.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.4 in | 53.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 32.0 in | 27.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.0 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 375 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3855 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 3% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/45VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| 205/50VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 48% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 375 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1455 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 8% |
| M Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 35% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 32% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
| AMG Performance Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 35% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 32% |
| AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Interior trim, special color | 0 | No |
| Color seat belts | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 31% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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