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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: $62,790

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $4,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,459

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $4,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
Model5-SeriesCLA
Trim540iCLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,450 $47,450
Base Invoice $53,180 $44,129
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400  
Driving Assistance Package 1,800  
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,700  
Multicontour seats 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 720
Heated front seats 500  
Upholstered instrument panel 500  
AWD 2,300  
Obstacle detection, rear   970
AMG Performance Seats   2,250
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Multimedia Package   2,370
Premium 1 Package   2,300
Interior Package   1,500
Sunroof, large   1,480
Wood trim   325
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290  
Driving Assistance Package 1,655  
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,565  
Multicontour seats 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 669
Heated front seats 455  
Upholstered instrument panel 460  
AWD 2,140  
Obstacle detection, rear   902
AMG Performance Seats   2,093
Driver Assistance Package   2,325
Multimedia Package   2,204
Premium 1 Package   2,139
Interior Package   1,395
Sunroof, large   1,376
Wood trim   302
Options (change) 9,650 14,415
Options (change) 8,900 13,405
Destination 995 925
Total Price $67,095 $62,790
Total Invoice $63,075 $58,459

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,852
Model Year20172014
Model5-SeriesCLA
Trim540iCLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I6355hp I4
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$67,095$62,790
Adjustments for Features-2,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,155$62,790
Total Invoice$63,075$58,459
Adjustments for Features-2,7640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,311$58,459

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

Model Year20172014
Model5-SeriesCLA
Trim540iCLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100 
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 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Side collision intervention$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Front splitter spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
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 
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, driver 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,865$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7640

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

Model Year20172014
Model5-SeriesCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in106.3 in
Length194.6 in182.3 in
Width73.5 in70.0 in
Height58.2 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Wide-view front camera150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested100048%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested80046%
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
Total Requested121592%
Total Not Requested1008%

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