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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: $63,390

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $9,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,022

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $8,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
Model5-SeriesCLA
Trim550iAMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,000 $50,400
Base Invoice $57,220 $46,872
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Sport Package 2,600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
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  
Multimedia Package   2,300
Premium Package   1,800
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650
Driver Assistance Package   1,500
Parktronic Package   970
Convenience Package   400
Sunroof, large   1,480
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850
Wood trim   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Sport Package 2,365  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
Folding second row seats 430  
Proximity key 910  
Heated front seats 455  
App support 230  
AWD 2,115  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Multimedia Package   2,139
Premium Package   1,674
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535
Driver Assistance Package   1,395
Parktronic Package   902
Convenience Package   372
Sunroof, large   1,376
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791
Wood trim   302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 10,375 11,995
Options (change) 9,485 11,155
Destination 895 995
Total Price $73,270 $63,390
Total Invoice $67,600 $59,022

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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: $12,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,692
Model Year20122018
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, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$73,270$63,390
Adjustments for Features0-2,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,270$61,120
Total Invoice$67,600$59,022
Adjustments for Features0-2,114
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,600$56,908

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

Model Year20122018
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 
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
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 
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
In-vehicle Internet $150
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
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
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
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 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,130$9,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,114

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

Model Year20122018
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
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
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 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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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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