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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,490

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $27,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,391

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $24,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
Model5-SeriesCLA
TrimM5CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,200 $47,450
Base Invoice $74,070 $44,129
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Folding second row seats 475  
Rear spoiler 0 300
Wood trim 0 325
Rear side airbags 385 420
Satellite radio 595  
Becker Map Pilot   600
Interior Package   1,500
Premium 1 Package   2,300
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Special order charge   250
Sunroof, large   1,480
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Folding second row seats 430  
Rear spoiler 0 279
Wood trim 0 302
Rear side airbags 350 391
Satellite radio 540  
Becker Map Pilot   558
Interior Package   1,395
Premium 1 Package   2,139
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Special order charge   233
Sunroof, large   1,376
Options (change) 2,255 11,115
Options (change) 2,050 10,337
Destination 695 925
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $87,150 $59,490
Total Invoice $79,815 $55,391

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,366
Model Year20062014
Model5-SeriesCLA
TrimM5CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10355hp I4
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$87,150$59,490
Adjustments for Features0-3,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,150$56,330
Total Invoice$79,815$55,391
Adjustments for Features0-2,942
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,815$52,449

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20062014
Model5-SeriesCLA
TrimM5CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,840$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,942

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20062014
Model5-SeriesCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in182.3 in
Width72.7 in70.0 in
Height57.8 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft313.1 ft3

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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%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
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 integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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