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BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,195

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $83,407

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,116

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $77,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
Modeli8CLA
TrimBaseAMG CLA45
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $143,400 $49,500
Base Invoice $134,040 $46,035
Giga World 2,000  
Premium Package   2,400
Interior Package   1,650
Parktronic Package   970
Multimedia Package   2,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Blind spot warning system   550
Giga World 1,840  
Premium Package   2,232
Interior Package   1,535
Parktronic Package   902
Multimedia Package   2,306
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Blind spot warning system   512
Options (change) 2,000 8,770
Options (change) 1,840 8,156
Destination 995 925
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $142,602 $59,195
Total Invoice $133,082 $55,116

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $83,347
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,910
Model Year20172016
Modeli8CLA
TrimBaseAMG CLA45
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH375hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/29 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20235/40-18
Total Price$142,602$59,195
Adjustments for Features-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,542$59,195
Total Invoice$133,082$55,116
Adjustments for Features-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$133,026$55,116

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20172016
Modeli8CLA
TrimBaseAMG CLA45
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
7 kWh battery pack$0 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$8,275$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$60$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-560

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20172016
Modeli8CLA
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length184.9 in182.3 in
Width76.5 in70.0 in
Height50.8 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,455 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1159%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested109086%
Total Not Requested17514%

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