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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: $49,290

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $2,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011202020202020
ModelX3X3CLACLACLA
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iCLA250AMG CLA35AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $36,650 $46,900 $54,800
Navigation system 2,150 2,150      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400      
Premium Package 3,450 3,450 1,800 1,800 1,800
M Sport Package 3,000        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720
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 2,300
Interior Package     1,650 1,650  
Parktronic Package     970 970 970
Convenience Package     400 400 400
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850    
Rear spoiler     300    
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480 1,480
Adaptive dampers - electrical     850 850 850
Wood trim     325 325 325
AMG Performance Seats         2,250
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package         1,650
Navigation system 1,955 1,955      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275      
Premium Package 3,140 3,140 1,674 1,674 1,674
M Sport Package 2,730        
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 669 669 669
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 2,139
Interior Package     1,535 1,535  
Parktronic Package     902 902 902
Convenience Package     372 372 372
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791    
Rear spoiler     273    
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376 1,376
Adaptive dampers - electrical     791 791 791
Wood trim     302 302 302
AMG Performance Seats         2,093
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package         1,535
Options (change) 14,390 11,740 11,645 10,495 12,745
Options (change) 13,105 10,695 10,824 9,760 11,853
Destination 875 875 995 995 995
Total Price $52,015 $53,665 $49,290 $58,390 $68,540

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA35
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,768
Model Year20112011202020202020
ModelX3X3CLACLACLA
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iCLA250AMG CLA35AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6221hp I4302hp I4382hp I4
TransmissionT8T8S7S7S8
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18225/45-18235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$52,015$53,665$49,290$58,390$68,540
Adjustments for Features-1,120-1,0200-3,075-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,895$52,645$49,290$55,315$65,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0$6,025$16,325

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20112011202020202020
ModelX3X3CLACLACLA
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iCLA250AMG CLA35AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200 
8-speed automated manual    $1300
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700
FWD  $0  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system  $500$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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$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$150
Console without shifter  $150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Front splitter spoiler   $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer   $100$100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$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$100
Floor mats  $75$75$75
Interior trim, special color    $0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,195$8,095$7,075$10,150$10,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,120$1,020$0$3,075$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,033-9420-566-548

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20112020
ModelX3CLA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in107.4 in
Length183.0 in184.6 in
Width74.1 in72.0 in
Height65.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft311.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft311.6 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%
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%
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 seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%

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%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%
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%
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
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
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
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA35

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
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
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 hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
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
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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