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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: $63,000

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $33,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,654

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $30,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
Model5-SeriesCLA
TrimM5AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $90,200 $49,500
Base Invoice $83,165 $46,035
Wood trim 0 325
App support 250  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Multimedia Package   2,480
Premium Package   2,400
Interior Package   1,650
Parktronic Package   970
Sunroof, large   1,480
Rear spoiler   300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Wood trim 0 302
App support 230  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Multimedia Package   2,306
Premium Package   2,232
Interior Package   1,535
Parktronic Package   902
Sunroof, large   1,376
Rear spoiler   279
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 3,750 12,575
Options (change) 3,415 11,694
Destination 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $96,175 $63,000
Total Invoice $88,805 $58,654

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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: $33,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,859
Model Year20132016
Model5-SeriesCLA
TrimM5AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine560hp V8375hp I4
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$96,175$63,000
Adjustments for Features0-760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,175$62,240
Total Invoice$88,805$58,654
Adjustments for Features0-708
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,805$57,946

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

Model Year20132016
Model5-SeriesCLA
TrimM5AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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
Forward collision warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, remote$200 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
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
Headlight washers$50 
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 
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$7,190$7,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-708

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

Model Year20132016
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 Weight4,387 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
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
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 radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77549%
Total Not Requested80051%
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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