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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: $46,540

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $7,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,352

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $6,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCLACLA
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090 $30,411 $46,872
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950 1,500 1,500
Sport Line 2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700    
Premium Package 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200 1,800 1,800
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500 500    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 720 720
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 850 850
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Convenience Package         400 400
Parktronic Package         970 970
Interior Package         1,650  
Multimedia Package         2,300 2,300
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
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865 1,395 1,395
Sport Line 2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545    
Premium Package 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000 1,674 1,674
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475 475    
Steering-linked headlights 820 820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 669 669
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910 910 791 791
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Convenience Package         372 372
Parktronic Package         902 902
Interior Package         1,535  
Multimedia Package         2,139 2,139
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) 15,750 15,750 13,150 13,150 12,845 14,245
Options (change) 14,350 14,350 11,980 11,980 11,946 13,248
Destination 925 925 925 925 995 995
Total Price $53,975 $55,275 $57,475 $63,975 $46,540 $65,640
Total Invoice $49,770 $50,965 $53,015 $58,995 $43,352 $61,115

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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: $8,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,366
Model Year201420142014201420182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCLACLA
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionM6T8M6T8S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$53,975$55,275$57,475$63,975$46,540$65,640
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-300-1,475-1,170-4,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,975$53,825$57,175$62,500$45,370$61,445
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$3,350$8,675$0$16,075
Total Invoice$49,770$50,965$53,015$58,995$43,352$61,115
Adjustments for Features0-1,337-277-1,360-1,090-3,906
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,770$49,628$52,738$57,635$42,262$57,209
Cost Above Minimum$142$0$3,110$8,007$0$14,947

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

Model Year201420142014201420182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCLACLA
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3CLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300  
7-speed automated manual    $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Remote climate control    $25$25
Remote start via app    $75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 $150
Console without shifter    $150 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust     $250
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0 $0
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Front splitter spoiler     $200
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer     $100
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts     $0
Interior trim, special color     $0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Metal pedals     $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,430$5,880$4,730$5,905$5,600$8,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$300$1,475$1,170$4,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,337-277-1,360-1,090-3,906

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

Model Year20142018
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 Weight3,411 lb.3,263 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

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
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 liftgate100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested245091%
Total Not Requested2509%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
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 liftgate100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested245091%
Total Not Requested2509%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
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 liftgate100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
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 liftgate100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%

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
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
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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