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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: $49,975

BMW 1-Series 135is   
Difference: $11,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,175

BMW 1-Series 135is   
Difference: $11,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
Model1-SeriesCLA
Trim135isAMG CLA45
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,250 $49,500
Base Invoice $39,970 $46,035
Premium Package 2,400 2,400
Technology Package 2,350  
6-speed manual 0  
Heated front seats 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Multimedia Package   2,480
Interior Package   1,650
Sunroof, large   1,480
Rear spoiler   300
Premium Package 2,185 2,232
Technology Package 2,140  
6-speed manual 0  
Heated front seats 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 669
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Multimedia Package   2,306
Interior Package   1,535
Sunroof, large   1,376
Rear spoiler   279
Options (change) 5,800 11,280
Options (change) 5,280 10,490
Destination 925 925
Total Price $49,975 $61,705
Total Invoice $46,175 $57,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135is
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,749
Model Year20132016
Model1-SeriesCLA
Trim135isAMG CLA45
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine320hp I6375hp I4
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$49,975$61,705
Adjustments for Features0-5,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,975$55,770
Total Invoice$46,175$57,450
Adjustments for Features0-5,526
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,175$51,924

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

Model Year20132016
Model1-SeriesCLA
Trim135isAMG CLA45
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support $100
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,640$8,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,526

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

Model Year20132016
Model1-SeriesCLA
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in106.3 in
Length172.2 in182.3 in
Width68.8 in70.0 in
Height56.0 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,373 lb.3,494 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 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested170582%
Total Not Requested37518%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
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?
Rearview camera200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74058%
Total Not Requested52542%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%

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