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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: $63,500

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $12,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,120

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $11,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
Model3-SeriesCLA
TrimM3CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,500 $48,500
Base Invoice $59,100 $45,105
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700  
Executive Package 3,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Wood trim 0 325
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Sunroof 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,650  
Obstacle detection, rear   970
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Multimedia Package   2,480
Premium Package   2,300
Interior Package   1,650
Sunroof, large   1,480
Black exterior trim (optional)   750
Painted brake calipers (optional)   300
Blind spot warning system   550
Rear spoiler   300
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545  
Executive Package 3,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 669
Wood trim 0 302
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Sunroof 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,410  
Obstacle detection, rear   902
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Multimedia Package   2,306
Premium Package   2,139
Interior Package   1,535
Sunroof, large   1,376
Black exterior trim (optional)   698
Painted brake calipers (optional)   279
Blind spot warning system   512
Rear spoiler   279
Options (change) 11,800 14,075
Options (change) 10,735 13,090
Destination 995 925
Total Price $76,295 $63,500
Total Invoice $70,830 $59,120

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,139
Model Year20162015
Model3-SeriesCLA
TrimM3CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6355hp I4
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$76,295$63,500
Adjustments for Features-6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,680$63,500
Total Invoice$70,830$59,120
Adjustments for Features-5710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,259$59,120

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

Model Year20162015
Model3-SeriesCLA
TrimM3CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,340$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5710

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

Model Year20162015
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 Weight3,595 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 M3

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
Rearview camera200Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested121592%
Total Not Requested1008%

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