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BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,640

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $15,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,789

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $14,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelX5X5CLACLA
Trim3.0si4.8iCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,200 $54,800 $29,900 $47,450
Base Invoice $42,685 $50,595 $27,807 $44,129
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,850 1,850    
Premium Package 2,850 1,850    
Multicontour seats 1,200 1,200    
Technology Package 2,600 2,600    
HD radio 350 350    
Heated front seats 500 500    
iPod integration 400 400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595    
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Multimedia Package     2,370 2,370
Premium 1 Package     2,300 2,300
Interior Package     1,500 1,500
Xenon HID headlights     850  
Wood trim     325 325
Rear spoiler     300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
AMG Performance Seats       2,250
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,685 1,685    
Premium Package 2,595 1,685    
Multicontour seats 1,090 1,090    
Technology Package 2,365 2,365    
HD radio 320 320    
Heated front seats 455 455    
iPod integration 365 365    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540    
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Multimedia Package     2,204 2,204
Premium 1 Package     2,139 2,139
Interior Package     1,395 1,395
Xenon HID headlights     791  
Wood trim     302 302
Rear spoiler     279 279
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
AMG Performance Seats       2,093
Options (change) 10,345 9,345 10,815 12,215
Options (change) 9,415 8,505 10,057 11,359
Destination 825 825 925 925
Total Price $57,370 $64,970 $41,640 $60,590
Total Invoice $52,925 $59,925 $38,789 $56,413

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,516
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelX5X5CLACLA
Trim3.0si4.8iCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6350hp V8208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$57,370$64,970$41,640$60,590
Adjustments for Features-2,840-3,1900-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,530$61,780$41,640$57,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,250$0$16,225
Total Invoice$52,925$59,925$38,789$56,413
Adjustments for Features-2,620-2,9420-2,537
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,305$56,983$38,789$53,876
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,678$0$15,087

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2008200820142014
ModelX5X5CLACLA
Trim3.0si4.8iCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50  
Remote app  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
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  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Metal pedals   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,455$8,805$5,615$8,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,840$3,190$0$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,620-2,9420-2,537

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20082014
ModelX5CLA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.5 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in182.3 in
Width76.1 in70.0 in
Height69.5 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,983 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested197581%
Total Not Requested46519%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested107583%
Total Not Requested21517%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 lights (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium 1 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 sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
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
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, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium 1 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 sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
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
Total Requested101577%
Total Not Requested30023%

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