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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,620

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $6,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,486

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $5,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelX3X3CLACLA
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $32,400 $49,950
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $30,132 $46,454
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Premium Package 3,450 3,450 2,350 2,350
M Sport Package 3,000      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720
Rearview camera 400 400    
Proximity key 500 500    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Heated steering wheel 190 190    
App support 250 250    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Sport Activity Package   1,250    
Multimedia Package     2,300 2,300
Interior Package     1,650  
Parktronic Package     970 970
Convenience Package     500 500
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850  
Rear spoiler     300  
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
Adaptive dampers - electrical     850 850
Wood trim     325 325
AMG Performance Seats       2,250
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,650
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Premium Package 3,140 3,140 2,186 2,186
M Sport Package 2,730      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 669 669
Rearview camera 365 365    
Proximity key 455 455    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Heated steering wheel 175 175    
App support 230 230    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Sport Activity Package   1,140    
Multimedia Package     2,139 2,139
Interior Package     1,535  
Parktronic Package     902 902
Convenience Package     465 465
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791  
Rear spoiler     273  
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
Adaptive dampers - electrical     791 791
Wood trim     302 302
AMG Performance Seats       2,093
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,535
Options (change) 14,390 11,740 12,295 13,395
Options (change) 13,105 10,695 11,429 12,458
Destination 875 875 925 925
Total Price $52,015 $53,665 $45,620 $64,270
Total Invoice $47,990 $49,535 $42,486 $59,837

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,701
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelX3X3CLACLA
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT8T8S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$52,015$53,665$45,620$64,270
Adjustments for Features-870-7700-2,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,145$52,895$45,620$61,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0$15,825
Total Invoice$47,990$49,535$42,486$59,837
Adjustments for Features-803-7110-2,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,187$48,824$42,486$57,207
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,637$0$14,721

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2011201120172017
ModelX3X3CLACLA
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts   $0
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats  $75$75
Interior trim, special color   $0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$8,195$8,095$7,325$10,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$870$770$0$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-803-7110-2,630

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20112017
ModelX3CLA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in106.3 in
Length183.0 in182.3 in
Width74.1 in70.0 in
Height65.4 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested185056%
Total Not Requested144044%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested155052%
Total Not Requested144048%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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 hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
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%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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