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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: $46,940

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $16,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720192019
Model5-Series5-SeriesCLACLA
Trim530i540iCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $33,100 $53,100
Premium Package 2,300   1,800 1,800
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,700 1,700    
Driving Assistance Package 1,800 1,800    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400 1,400    
Multicontour seats 750 750    
Apple CarPlay support 300 300    
Upholstered instrument panel 500 500    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000   850 850
Heated front seats 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 720 720
Proximity key   650    
Multimedia Package     2,300 2,300
Interior Package     1,650  
Driver Assistance Package     1,500 1,500
Parktronic Package     970 970
Convenience Package     400 400
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850  
Wood trim     325 325
AMG Performance Seats       2,250
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,650
Premium Package 2,115   1,674 1,674
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,565 1,565    
Driving Assistance Package 1,655 1,655    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290 1,290    
Multicontour seats 690 690    
Apple CarPlay support 275 275    
Upholstered instrument panel 460 460    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920   791 791
Heated front seats 455 455    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 669 669
Proximity key   600    
Multimedia Package     2,139 2,139
Interior Package     1,535  
Driver Assistance Package     1,395 1,395
Parktronic Package     902 902
Convenience Package     372 372
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791  
Wood trim     302 302
AMG Performance Seats       2,093
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,535
Options (change) 10,950 8,300 12,845 14,245
Options (change) 10,070 7,635 11,946 13,248
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $63,145 $65,745 $46,940 $68,340

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,584
Model Year2017201720192019
Model5-Series5-SeriesCLACLA
Trim530i540iCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT8T8S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$63,145$65,745$46,940$68,340
Adjustments for Features-4,080-2,8550-3,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,065$62,890$46,940$65,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,825$0$18,375

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

Model Year2017201720192019
Model5-Series5-SeriesCLACLA
Trim530i540iCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100  
Power trunk closer$350   
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras$500$500  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side collision intervention$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support  $100$100
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Text dictation$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 $50$50
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts   $0
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Metal pedals   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,180$7,955$5,100$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,080$2,855$0$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,835-2,6840-630

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

Model Year20172019
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 Weight3,747 lb.3,263 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 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested92542%
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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested130062%
Total Not Requested80038%
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
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested130062%
Total Not Requested80038%
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 CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested104091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

AMG Performance Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested104091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
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 system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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