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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: $43,840

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $7,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,835

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $7,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920142014
Model3-SeriesCLACLA
Trim330iCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $29,900 $47,450
Base Invoice $38,115 $27,807 $44,129
Luxury Design 0    
Convenience Tier 1,750    
Driving Assistance Package 500    
Premium Tier 2,900    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720
Blind spot warning system 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200    
Driver Assistance Package   2,500 2,500
Multimedia Package   2,370 2,370
Premium 1 Package   2,300 2,300
Interior Package   1,500 1,500
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Wood trim   325 325
AMG Performance Seats     2,250
Luxury Design 0    
Convenience Tier 1,610    
Driving Assistance Package 460    
Premium Tier 2,670    
Obstacle detection, rear 690 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 669 669
Blind spot warning system 460    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105    
Driver Assistance Package   2,325 2,325
Multimedia Package   2,204 2,204
Premium 1 Package   2,139 2,139
Interior Package   1,395 1,395
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Wood trim   302 302
AMG Performance Seats     2,093
Options (change) 9,600 13,015 14,415
Options (change) 8,835 12,103 13,405
Destination 995 925 925
Total Price $50,845 $43,840 $62,790
Total Invoice $47,945 $40,835 $58,459

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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: $6,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,766
Model Year201920142014
Model3-SeriesCLACLA
Trim330iCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT8S7S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$50,845$43,840$62,790
Adjustments for Features-3650-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,480$43,840$60,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$16,225
Total Invoice$47,945$40,835$58,459
Adjustments for Features-3440-2,537
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,601$40,835$55,922
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$15,087

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

Model Year201920142014
Model3-SeriesCLACLA
Trim330iCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Proximity key$250  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Handwriting recognition$200  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
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$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,115$5,750$8,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$365$0$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-3440-2,537

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

Model Year20192014
Model3-SeriesCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length185.7 in182.3 in
Width71.9 in70.0 in
Height56.8 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium 1 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 sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested101577%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
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
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium 1 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 sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested101577%
Total Not Requested30023%

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