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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: $44,140

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $35,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,114

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $34,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920142014
Model5-SeriesCLACLA
TrimM550iCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,450 $29,900 $47,450
Base Invoice $69,920 $27,807 $44,129
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700    
Driving Assistance Package 1,700    
Parking Assistance Package 700    
Wood trim 0 325 325
Heated front seats 500    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Driver Assistance Package   2,500 2,500
Multimedia Package   2,370 2,370
Premium 1 Package   2,300 2,300
Interior Package   1,500 1,500
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Rear spoiler   300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Black exterior trim (optional)     750
Painted brake calipers (optional)     300
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565    
Driving Assistance Package 1,565    
Parking Assistance Package 645    
Wood trim 0 302 302
Heated front seats 455    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Driver Assistance Package   2,325 2,325
Multimedia Package   2,204 2,204
Premium 1 Package   2,139 2,139
Interior Package   1,395 1,395
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Rear spoiler   279 279
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Black exterior trim (optional)     698
Painted brake calipers (optional)     279
Options (change) 4,600 13,315 13,515
Options (change) 4,230 12,382 12,568
Destination 995 925 925
Total Price $80,045 $44,140 $61,890
Total Invoice $75,145 $41,114 $57,622

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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: $27,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,248
Model Year201920142014
Model5-SeriesCLACLA
TrimM550iCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine456hp V8208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT8S7S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$80,045$44,140$61,890
Adjustments for Features-8,2900-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,755$44,140$59,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$15,225
Total Invoice$75,145$41,114$57,622
Adjustments for Features-7,7830-2,351
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,362$41,114$55,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,157

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

Model Year201920142014
Model5-SeriesCLACLA
TrimM550iCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100  
Power trunk closer$350  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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, front$25  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Evasive maneuver assist$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera $200$200
Side collision intervention$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
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
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 $0
Body kit$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Handwriting recognition$200  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Text dictation$50  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback 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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100
Total Value of Features$13,690$5,400$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,290$0$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,7830-2,351

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

Model Year20192014
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 M550i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested1315100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
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 radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested1315100%
Total Not Requested00%

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