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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: $46,750

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $4,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,542

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $4,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920162016
Model3-SeriesCLACLA
Trim330iCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $32,050 $49,500
Base Invoice $38,115 $29,807 $46,035
Convenience Tier 1,750    
Luxury Design 0    
Driving Assistance Package 500    
Premium Tier 2,900    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720
Blind spot warning system 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Apple CarPlay support 300    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200    
Power passenger seat   400  
Driver Assistance Package   2,500 2,500
Multimedia Package   2,480 2,480
Premium Package   2,400 2,400
Interior Package   1,650 1,650
Parktronic Package   970 970
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Wood trim   325 325
AMG Performance Seats     2,250
Convenience Tier 1,610    
Luxury Design 0    
Driving Assistance Package 460    
Premium Tier 2,670    
Obstacle detection, rear 690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 669 669
Blind spot warning system 460    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335    
Apple CarPlay support 275    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105    
Power passenger seat   372  
Driver Assistance Package   2,325 2,325
Multimedia Package   2,306 2,306
Premium Package   2,232 2,232
Interior Package   1,535 1,535
Parktronic Package   902 902
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Wood trim   302 302
AMG Performance Seats     2,093
Options (change) 9,900 13,775 14,775
Options (change) 9,110 12,810 13,740
Destination 995 925 925
Total Price $51,145 $46,750 $65,200
Total Invoice $48,220 $43,542 $60,700

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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: $4,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,734
Model Year201920162016
Model3-SeriesCLACLA
Trim330iCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4208hp I4375hp 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$51,145$46,750$65,200
Adjustments for Features0-60-2,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,145$46,690$62,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$15,625
Total Invoice$48,220$43,542$60,700
Adjustments for Features0-56-2,686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,220$43,486$58,014
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,528

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

Model Year201920162016
Model3-SeriesCLACLA
Trim330iCLA250AMG CLA45
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  
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
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 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
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  
Handwriting recognition$200  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
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  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,490$5,550$8,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$60$2,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-56-2,686

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

Model Year20192016
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

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
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 support100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested119094%
Total Not Requested756%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91575%
Total Not Requested30025%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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 support100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested119094%
Total Not Requested756%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
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 - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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