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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: $43,500

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $7,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,519

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $6,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelX3X3CLACLA
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $31,500 $48,500
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $29,295 $45,105
Premium Package 3,450 3,450 2,300 2,300
M Sport Package 3,000      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720
Rearview camera 400 400    
Proximity key 500      
Heated front seats 500 500    
Xenon HID headlights 900   850  
App support 250 250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Sport Activity Package   1,750    
Multimedia Package     2,480 2,480
Interior Package     1,650 1,650
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
Wood trim     325 325
Rear spoiler     300 300
AMG Performance Seats       2,250
Premium Package 3,140 3,140 2,139 2,139
M Sport Package 2,730      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 669 669
Rearview camera 365 365    
Proximity key 455      
Heated front seats 455 455    
Xenon HID headlights 820   791  
App support 230 230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Sport Activity Package   1,595    
Multimedia Package     2,306 2,306
Interior Package     1,535 1,535
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
Wood trim     302 302
Rear spoiler     279 279
AMG Performance Seats       2,093
Options (change) 12,800 10,150 11,075 12,475
Options (change) 11,655 9,245 10,299 11,601
Destination 895 895 925 925
Total Price $50,795 $53,745 $43,500 $61,900
Total Invoice $46,860 $49,605 $40,519 $57,631

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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: $5,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,653
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelX3X3CLACLA
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6208hp I4355hp 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)245/50-18245/45-19225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$50,795$53,745$43,500$61,900
Adjustments for Features-1,830-2,1050-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,965$51,640$43,500$59,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,675$0$15,675
Total Invoice$46,860$49,605$40,519$57,631
Adjustments for Features-1,688-1,9430-2,537
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,172$47,662$40,519$55,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$0$14,575

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2012201220152015
ModelX3X3CLACLA
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iCLA250CLA45 AMG
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 
Power liftgate $350  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshades, second row $125  
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
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
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 
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 
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  
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
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
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
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$7,780$8,055$5,950$8,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,830$2,105$0$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,688-1,9430-2,537

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20122015
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

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 selector200No
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 Requested60039%
Total Not Requested95061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
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
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested180072%
Total Not Requested71528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Premium 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 sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested101577%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Premium 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 sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested101577%
Total Not Requested30023%

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