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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: $61,120

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $32,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,906

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $30,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
Model5-SeriesCLA
TrimM5AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $83,900 $49,500
Base Invoice $77,370 $46,035
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Folding second row seats 475  
Rear spoiler 0 300
Wood trim 0 325
Proximity key 1,000  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Garmin Map Pilot   600
Parktronic Package   970
Interior Package   1,650
Premium Package   2,400
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Sunroof, large   1,480
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Folding second row seats 430  
Rear spoiler 0 279
Wood trim 0 302
Proximity key 910  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Garmin Map Pilot   558
Parktronic Package   902
Interior Package   1,535
Premium Package   2,232
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Sunroof, large   1,376
Options (change) 6,320 10,695
Options (change) 5,745 9,946
Destination 825 925
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $94,045 $61,120
Total Invoice $86,940 $56,906

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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: $34,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,417
Model Year20082016
Model5-SeriesCLA
TrimM5AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10375hp I4
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$94,045$61,120
Adjustments for Features0-1,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,045$59,635
Total Invoice$86,940$56,906
Adjustments for Features0-1,383
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,940$55,523

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

Model Year20082016
Model5-SeriesCLA
TrimM5AMG CLA45
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $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
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $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$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
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$7,065$8,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,383

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

Model Year20082016
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 Weight4,089 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

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
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested121592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
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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