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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: $64,440

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $14,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,999

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $13,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
Model3-SeriesCLA
TrimM3AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,500 $50,400
Base Invoice $59,100 $46,872
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
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 850
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Sunroof 0  
LED headlights 1,900  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,650  
Convenience Package   400
Parktronic Package   970
Premium Package   1,800
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650
Multimedia Package   2,300
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Painted brake calipers (optional)   300
Sunroof, large   1,480
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
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 791
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Sunroof 0  
LED headlights 1,730  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,410  
Convenience Package   372
Parktronic Package   902
Premium Package   1,674
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535
Multimedia Package   2,139
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Painted brake calipers (optional)   279
Sunroof, large   1,376
Options (change) 14,700 13,045
Options (change) 13,375 12,132
Destination 995 995
Total Price $79,195 $64,440
Total Invoice $73,470 $59,999

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,840
Model Year20162018
Model3-SeriesCLA
TrimM3AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6375hp I4
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$79,195$64,440
Adjustments for Features-6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,515$64,440
Total Invoice$73,470$59,999
Adjustments for Features-6310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,839$59,999

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

Model Year20162018
Model3-SeriesCLA
TrimM3AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 
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 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
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
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts $0
Heated second row seats$200 
Interior trim, special color $0
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 
Total Value of Features$8,505$7,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6310

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

Model Year20162018
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 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%
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 panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
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 years0Yes
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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