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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: $66,500

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA 45   
Difference: $1,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082021
Model3-SeriesCLA
TrimM3AMG CLA 45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,800 $55,350
7-speed automated manual 2,700  
Technology Package 3,250  
Premium Package 1,900 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Rear spoiler 0  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Folding second row seats 475  
Wood trim 0 325
Heated front seats 500  
Sunroof 1,050  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Convenience Package   400
Garmin Map Pilot   625
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850
Sunroof, large   1,480
7-speed automated manual 2,455  
Technology Package 2,960  
Premium Package 1,730 1,674
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 669
Rear spoiler 0  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Folding second row seats 430  
Wood trim 0 302
Heated front seats 455  
Sunroof 955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Convenience Package   372
Garmin Map Pilot   581
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791
Sunroof, large   1,376
Options (change) 11,770 10,100
Options (change) 10,705 9,393
Destination 825 1,050
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $67,695 $66,500

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA 45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,738
Model Year20082021
Model3-SeriesCLA
TrimM3AMG CLA 45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8382hp I4
TransmissionS7S8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$67,695$66,500
Adjustments for Features0-4,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,695$62,195

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

Model Year20082021
Model3-SeriesCLA
TrimM3AMG CLA 45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed automated manual $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $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
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Color seat belts $0
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Interior trim, special color $0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,770$9,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-676

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

Model Year20082021
Model3-SeriesCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in107.4 in
Length178.2 in184.6 in
Width71.5 in72.0 in
Height55.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,693 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA 45

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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
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%

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