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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: $62,190

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $16,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212014
Model3-SeriesCLA
TrimM3CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,900 $47,450
Individual Extended Merino Leather 2,550  
Executive Package 4,100  
Sunroof 0  
Blind spot warning system 500 550
Wood trim 0 325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Obstacle detection, rear   970
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Multimedia Package   2,370
Premium 1 Package   2,300
Interior Package   1,500
Sunroof, large   1,480
Black exterior trim (optional)   750
Painted brake calipers (optional)   300
Rear spoiler   300
Individual Extended Merino Leather 2,345  
Executive Package 3,770  
Sunroof 0  
Blind spot warning system 460 512
Wood trim 0 302
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 669
Obstacle detection, rear   902
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Multimedia Package   2,204
Premium 1 Package   2,139
Interior Package   1,395
Sunroof, large   1,376
Black exterior trim (optional)   698
Painted brake calipers (optional)   279
Rear spoiler   279
Options (change) 7,700 13,815
Options (change) 7,080 12,848
Destination 995 925
Total Price $78,595 $62,190

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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 M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,748
Model Year20212014
Model3-SeriesCLA
TrimM3CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine473hp I6355hp I4
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$78,595$62,190
Adjustments for Features0-85
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,595$62,105

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

Model Year20212014
Model3-SeriesCLA
TrimM3CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
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 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
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 headlights$200 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Interior trim, special color$0 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,640$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$85
Value of Feature Adjustments0-79

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

Model Year20212014
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 Weight3,840 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 M3

Individual Extended Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested150062%

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, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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 sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
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
Total Requested121592%
Total Not Requested1008%

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