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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: $46,840

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $11,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,625

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $10,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720182018
ModelX3X3X3X3CLACLA
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205 $30,411 $46,872
M Sport Package 2,600 2,700 2,400 2,700    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950 1,500 1,500
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950    
Text dictation 0 0 0 0    
Premium Package 2,050 2,050 1,750   1,800 1,800
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700 720 720
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500    
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300    
LED headlights 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900      
Multimedia Package         2,300 2,300
Interior Package         1,650  
Parktronic Package         970 970
Convenience Package         400 400
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
M Sport Package 2,390 2,485 2,210 2,485    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335    
Driver Assistance Package 875 875 875 875 1,395 1,395
Navigation system 1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795    
Text dictation 0 0 0 0    
Premium Package 1,885 1,885 1,610   1,674 1,674
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645 645 669 669
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460    
Semi-automated parking system 460 460 460 460    
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275    
LED headlights 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Steering-linked headlights 830 830 830      
Multimedia Package         2,139 2,139
Interior Package         1,535  
Parktronic Package         902 902
Convenience Package         372 372
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) 17,000 17,100 16,500 14,150 13,145 14,245
Options (change) 15,645 15,740 15,190 13,025 12,219 13,248
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $58,045 $60,145 $60,245 $64,095 $46,840 $65,640
Total Invoice $54,565 $56,520 $56,625 $60,225 $43,625 $61,115

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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: $9,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,253
Model Year201720172017201720182018
ModelX3X3X3X3CLACLA
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8S7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$58,045$60,145$60,245$64,095$46,840$65,640
Adjustments for Features-1,795-3,845-3,845-4,0950-2,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,250$56,300$56,400$60,000$46,840$62,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$150$3,750$0$15,975
Total Invoice$54,565$56,520$56,625$60,225$43,625$61,115
Adjustments for Features-1,687-3,613-3,614-3,8480-2,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,878$52,907$53,011$56,377$43,625$58,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$29$133$3,499$0$14,860

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201720172017201720182018
ModelX3X3X3X3CLACLA
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iCLA250AMG CLA45
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Remote climate control    $25$25
Remote start via app    $75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support    $100$100
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
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
Surround sound   $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
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
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts     $0
Interior trim, special color     $0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Total Value of Features$7,370$9,420$9,420$9,670$5,575$8,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,795$3,845$3,845$4,095$0$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,687-3,613-3,614-3,8480-2,630

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20172018
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

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
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 Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 Requested55026%
Total Not Requested155074%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
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 length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 Requested55026%
Total Not Requested155074%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
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 length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 Requested55026%
Total Not Requested155074%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
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 length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
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 only750Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested99087%
Total Not Requested15013%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested99087%
Total Not Requested15013%
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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