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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: $62,465

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $25,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,162

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $22,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
Model5-SeriesCLA
TrimM5AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,200 $50,400
Base Invoice $74,070 $46,872
Rear spoiler 0  
Folding second row seats 475  
Wood trim 0 325
Proximity key 1,000  
Satellite radio 595  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Convenience Package   400
Garmin Map Pilot   625
Parktronic Package   970
Premium Package   1,800
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850
Sunroof, large   1,480
Rear spoiler 0  
Folding second row seats 430  
Wood trim 0 302
Proximity key 910  
Satellite radio 540  
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Convenience Package   372
Garmin Map Pilot   581
Parktronic Package   902
Premium Package   1,674
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791
Sunroof, large   1,376
Options (change) 2,870 11,070
Options (change) 2,610 10,295
Destination 695 995
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $87,765 $62,465
Total Invoice $80,375 $58,162

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,701
Model Year20062018
Model5-SeriesCLA
TrimM5AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10375hp I4
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$87,765$62,465
Adjustments for Features0-4,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,765$57,645
Total Invoice$80,375$58,162
Adjustments for Features0-4,488
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,375$53,674

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

Model Year20062018
Model5-SeriesCLA
TrimM5AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
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 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts $0
Interior trim, special color $0
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
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$4,980$9,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,488

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

Model Year20062018
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 AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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