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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: $68,175

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA 45   
Difference: $795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092021
Model3-SeriesCLA
TrimM3AMG CLA 45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,850 $55,350
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Premium Package 2,000 1,800
Technology Package 3,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Rear spoiler 0  
Folding second row seats 475  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Wood trim 0 325
Heated front seats 500  
Sunroof 1,050  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Multimedia Package   2,300
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650
Convenience Package   400
Sunroof, large   1,480
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Premium Package 1,820 1,674
Technology Package 2,960  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 669
Rear spoiler 0  
Folding second row seats 430  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Wood trim 0 302
Heated front seats 455  
Sunroof 955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Multimedia Package   2,139
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535
Convenience Package   372
Sunroof, large   1,376
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791
Options (change) 11,995 11,775
Options (change) 10,910 10,951
Destination 825 1,050
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $68,970 $68,175

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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: $52,502
Model Year20092021
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$68,970$68,175
Adjustments for Features0-4,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,970$63,470

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

Model Year20092021
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
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$4,795$9,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-828

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

Model Year20092021
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA 45

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?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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