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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: $43,490

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $17,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,815

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $16,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
Model3-Series3-SeriesCLA
Trim325i330iCLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $47,450
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $44,129
Sport Package 1,600 1,600  
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Premium Package 2,900 2,200  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 970
Satellite radio 595 595  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200  
Becker Map Pilot     600
Interior Package     1,500
Premium 1 Package     2,300
AMG Performance Seats     2,250
Driver Assistance Package     2,500
Wood trim     325
Sunroof, large     1,480
Sport Package 1,455 1,455  
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Premium Package 2,640 2,000  
Navigation system 1,820 1,820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 669
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 902
Satellite radio 540 540  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000  
Becker Map Pilot     558
Interior Package     1,395
Premium 1 Package     2,139
AMG Performance Seats     2,093
Driver Assistance Package     2,325
Wood trim     302
Sunroof, large     1,376
Options (change) 11,895 10,395 12,645
Options (change) 10,820 9,450 11,759
Destination 695 695 925
Total Price $43,490 $47,690 $61,020
Total Invoice $39,815 $43,630 $56,813

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,904
Model Year200620062014
Model3-Series3-SeriesCLA
Trim325i330iCLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6355hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$43,490$47,690$61,020
Adjustments for Features0-250-6,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,490$47,440$54,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0
Total Invoice$39,815$43,630$56,813
Adjustments for Features0-229-6,094
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,815$43,401$50,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,586$0

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

Model Year200620062014
Model3-Series3-SeriesCLA
Trim325i330iCLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,930$3,180$9,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$6,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-6,094

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

Model Year20062014
Model3-SeriesCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length178.2 in182.3 in
Width71.5 in70.0 in
Height55.9 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,503 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested272596%
Total Not Requested1254%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested182594%
Total Not Requested1256%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

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