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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: $55,250

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $9,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,930

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $9,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132016
Model3-Series3-SeriesCLA
Trim328i335iAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,850 $43,150 $49,500
Base Invoice $34,080 $39,880 $46,035
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Sport Line 2,750 1,950  
Premium Package 3,100 2,200 2,400
Driver Assistance Plus 700 700  
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 1,900 2,500
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 875 875  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500  
Rearview camera 400 400  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500  
App support 250 250  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400  
AMG Performance Seats     2,250
Multimedia Package     2,480
Interior Package     1,650
Parktronic Package     970
Sunroof, large     1,480
Wood trim     325
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Sport Line 2,505 1,775  
Premium Package 2,820 2,000 2,232
Driver Assistance Plus 635 635  
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 1,730 2,325
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 795 795  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 669
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475  
Rearview camera 365 365  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455  
App support 230 230  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185  
AMG Performance Seats     2,093
Multimedia Package     2,306
Interior Package     1,535
Parktronic Package     902
Sunroof, large     1,376
Wood trim     302
Options (change) 17,475 14,875 14,775
Options (change) 15,925 13,555 13,740
Destination 925 925 925
Total Price $55,250 $58,950 $65,200
Total Invoice $50,930 $54,360 $60,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,944
Model Year201320132016
Model3-Series3-SeriesCLA
Trim328i335iAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6375hp I4
TransmissionM6T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$55,250$58,950$65,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-4,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,250$57,800$61,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$0
Total Invoice$50,930$54,360$60,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,060-3,826
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,930$53,300$56,874
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,370$0

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

Model Year201320132016
Model3-Series3-SeriesCLA
Trim328i335iAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$3,290$4,440$7,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$4,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,060-3,826

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

Model Year20132016
Model3-SeriesCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in106.3 in
Length182.5 in182.3 in
Width71.3 in70.0 in
Height56.3 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,713 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94074%
Total Not Requested32526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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