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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: $62,950

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $10,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,607

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $8,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
Model5-SeriesCLA
Trim550iAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,000 $49,500
Base Invoice $57,220 $46,035
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Sport Package 2,600  
Folding second row seats 475  
Proximity key 1,000  
Heated front seats 500  
App support 250  
AWD 2,300  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Multimedia Package   2,480
Premium Package   2,400
Interior Package   1,650
Parktronic Package   970
Sunroof, large   1,480
Wood trim   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Sport Package 2,365  
Folding second row seats 430  
Proximity key 910  
Heated front seats 455  
App support 230  
AWD 2,115  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Driver Assistance Package   2,325
Multimedia Package   2,306
Premium Package   2,232
Interior Package   1,535
Parktronic Package   902
Sunroof, large   1,376
Wood trim   302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 10,375 12,525
Options (change) 9,485 11,647
Destination 895 925
Total Price $73,270 $62,950
Total Invoice $67,600 $58,607

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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: $11,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,189
Model Year20122016
Model5-SeriesCLA
Trim550iAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8375hp I4
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$73,270$62,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,270$61,665
Total Invoice$67,600$58,607
Adjustments for Features0-1,196
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,600$57,411

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

Model Year20122016
Model5-SeriesCLA
Trim550iAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure warning $200
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 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support $100
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,115$8,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,196

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

Model Year20122016
Model5-SeriesCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in106.3 in
Length193.1 in182.3 in
Width73.2 in70.0 in
Height57.6 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,519 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94074%
Total Not Requested32526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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