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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: $67,465

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $8,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112020
Model5-SeriesCLA
Trim550iAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,200 $54,800
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,500
Dynamic Handling Package 2,700  
Sport Package 2,200  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
AWD 2,300  
App support 250  
iPod integration 400  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Folding second row seats 475  
Rearview camera 400  
Multimedia Package   2,300
Premium Package   1,800
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650
Parktronic Package   970
Convenience Package   400
Sunroof, large   1,480
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,395
Dynamic Handling Package 2,455  
Sport Package 2,000  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
AWD 2,115  
App support 230  
iPod integration 365  
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 910  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Folding second row seats 430  
Rearview camera 365  
Multimedia Package   2,139
Premium Package   1,674
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535
Parktronic Package   902
Convenience Package   372
Sunroof, large   1,376
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 14,825 11,670
Options (change) 13,535 10,853
Destination 875 995
Total Price $75,900 $67,465

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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: $9,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,348
Model Year20112020
Model5-SeriesCLA
Trim550iAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8382hp I4
TransmissionT8S8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$75,900$67,465
Adjustments for Features0-1,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,900$66,320

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

Model Year20112020
Model5-SeriesCLA
Trim550iAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
8-speed automated manual $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Aluminum trim $100
Color seat belts $0
Interior trim, special color $0
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$8,230$9,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-201

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

Model Year20112020
Model5-SeriesCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in107.4 in
Length193.1 in184.6 in
Width73.2 in72.0 in
Height57.6 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,519 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested15014%
Total Not Requested90086%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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