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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,875

BMW i3   
Difference: $2,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,105

BMW i3   
Difference: $3,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
Modeli3CLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,350 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $38,220 $30,411 $46,872
Park Assistant Package 1,000    
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500    
Tera World 2,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720
Heated front seats 350    
Convenience Package   400 400
Parktronic Package   970 970
Driver Assistance Package   1,500 1,500
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Interior Package   1,650  
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
Wood trim   325 325
Rear spoiler   300  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,650
Park Assistant Package 910    
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275    
Tera World 2,455    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 669 669
Heated front seats 320    
Convenience Package   372 372
Parktronic Package   902 902
Driver Assistance Package   1,395 1,395
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Interior Package   1,535  
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
Wood trim   302 302
Rear spoiler   273  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,535
Options (change) 7,100 10,815 9,665
Options (change) 6,460 10,052 8,988
Destination 925 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $41,875 $44,510 $61,060
Total Invoice $38,105 $41,458 $56,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,211
Model Year201420182018
Modeli3CLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionA1S7S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$41,875$44,510$61,060
Adjustments for Features0-2,300-4,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,875$42,210$56,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,925
Total Invoice$38,105$41,458$56,855
Adjustments for Features0-2,142-4,586
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,105$39,316$52,269
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,953

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201420182018
Modeli3CLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Text dictation$50  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Color seat belts  $0
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,325$7,625$10,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,300$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,142-4,586

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20142018
Modeli3CLA
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length157.4 in182.3 in
Width69.9 in70.0 in
Height62.1 in56.6 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested139082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155048%
Total Not Requested165052%

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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