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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: $64,100

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202015
Model3-SeriesCLA
TrimM340iCLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,000 $48,500
Driving Assistance Package 500  
Premium Tier 2,900  
Luxury Design 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Blind spot warning system 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
AWD 2,000  
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Multimedia Package   2,480
Premium Package   2,300
Interior Package   1,650
Sunroof, large   1,480
Wood trim   325
Driving Assistance Package 460  
Premium Tier 2,670  
Luxury Design 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 690 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 669
Blind spot warning system 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
AWD 1,860  
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Driver Assistance Package   2,325
Multimedia Package   2,306
Premium Package   2,139
Interior Package   1,535
Sunroof, large   1,376
Wood trim   302
Options (change) 9,850 14,675
Options (change) 9,085 13,647
Destination 995 925
Total Price $64,845 $64,100

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,192
Model Year20202015
Model3-SeriesCLA
TrimM340iCLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp I6355hp I4
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$64,845$64,100
Adjustments for Features0-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,845$63,665

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

Model Year20202015
Model3-SeriesCLA
TrimM340iCLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
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 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $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
Metal pedals $75
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $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
Total Value of Features$7,290$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-405

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

Model Year20202015
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 Weight3,968 lb.3,494 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 M340i

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
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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, 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
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
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 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 panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%

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