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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: $43,045

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $3,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,101

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $2,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesCLACLA
Trim328i335iCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,400 $38,900 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $29,810 $35,790 $30,411 $46,872
Premium Package 3,250 2,550 1,800 1,800
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Sport Package 1,600 1,600    
Steering-linked headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720
HD radio 500 500    
iPod integration 400 400    
Folding second row seats 475 475    
Proximity key 500 500    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Satellite radio 595 595    
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,400    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100    
Convenience Package     400 400
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625
Interior Package     1,650  
Driver Assistance Package     1,500 1,500
Wood trim     325 325
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,650
AMG Performance Seats       2,250
Premium Package 2,960 2,320 1,674 1,674
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Sport Package 1,455 1,455    
Steering-linked headlights 730      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 669 669
HD radio 450 450    
iPod integration 365 365    
Folding second row seats 430 430    
Proximity key 455 455    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Satellite radio 540 540    
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 2,135    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90    
Convenience Package     372 372
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581
Interior Package     1,535  
Driver Assistance Package     1,395 1,395
Wood trim     302 302
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,535
AMG Performance Seats       2,093
Options (change) 13,595 12,195 9,350 10,750
Options (change) 12,315 11,035 8,695 9,997
Destination 775 775 995 995
Total Price $46,770 $51,870 $43,045 $62,145
Total Invoice $42,900 $47,600 $40,101 $57,864

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,227
Model Year2007200720182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesCLACLA
Trim328i335iCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$46,770$51,870$43,045$62,145
Adjustments for Features0-350-3,680-6,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,770$51,520$39,365$55,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,750$0$16,150
Total Invoice$42,900$47,600$40,101$57,864
Adjustments for Features0-321-3,428-6,173
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,900$47,279$36,673$51,691
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,379$0$15,018

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

Model Year2007200720182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesCLACLA
Trim328i335iCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
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 
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
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
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
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
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 
Color seat belts   $0
Floor mats  $75$75
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
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$3,770$4,120$7,450$10,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$3,680$6,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-321-3,428-6,173

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

Model Year20072018
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 Weight3,341 lb.3,263 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 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested272596%
Total Not Requested1254%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

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

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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