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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: $46,000

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $6,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,844

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $6,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelX3X3X3X3CLACLA
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500 $31,500 $48,500
Base Invoice $36,100 $37,940 $39,320 $42,540 $29,295 $45,105
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200 2,300 2,300
M Sport Package 2,600 2,700 2,400 2,700    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950 2,500 2,500
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 720 720
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear         970 970
Multimedia Package         2,480 2,480
Interior Package         1,650 1,650
Xenon HID headlights         850  
Sunroof, large         1,480 1,480
Wood trim         325 325
Rear spoiler         300 300
AMG Performance Seats           2,250
Black exterior trim (optional)           750
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000 2,139 2,139
M Sport Package 2,365 2,455 2,185 2,455    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865 2,325 2,325
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955    
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 669 669
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455    
Obstacle detection, rear         902 902
Multimedia Package         2,306 2,306
Interior Package         1,535 1,535
Xenon HID headlights         791  
Sunroof, large         1,376 1,376
Wood trim         302 302
Rear spoiler         279 279
AMG Performance Seats           2,093
Black exterior trim (optional)           698
Options (change) 13,250 13,350 13,050 11,450 13,575 15,725
Options (change) 12,055 12,145 11,875 10,415 12,624 14,624
Destination 995 995 995 995 925 925
Total Price $52,745 $54,845 $56,045 $57,945 $46,000 $65,150
Total Invoice $49,150 $51,080 $52,190 $53,950 $42,844 $60,654

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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: $5,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,880
Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelX3X3X3X3CLACLA
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8S7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$52,745$54,845$56,045$57,945$46,000$65,150
Adjustments for Features-1,530-3,580-3,580-3,5800-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,215$51,265$52,465$54,365$46,000$62,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,250$3,150$0$16,425
Total Invoice$49,150$51,080$52,190$53,950$42,844$60,654
Adjustments for Features-1,426-3,334-3,334-3,3330-2,537
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,724$47,746$48,856$50,617$42,844$58,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$22$1,132$2,893$0$15,273

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelX3X3X3X3CLACLA
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed automated manual    $1200$1200
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD    $0 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 $150
Console without shifter    $150 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust     $250
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0 $0
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler     $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer     $100
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Metal pedals     $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Total Value of Features$6,380$8,430$8,430$8,430$4,850$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,530$3,580$3,580$3,580$0$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,426-3,334-3,334-3,3330-2,537

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20152015
ModelX3CLA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in106.3 in
Length183.8 in182.3 in
Width74.1 in70.0 in
Height66.1 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,031 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 Legroom36.5 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 sDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested155052%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested155052%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested155052%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%

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 lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109098%
Total Not Requested252%
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 - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109098%
Total Not Requested252%
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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