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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,355

BMW 1-Series 135is   
Difference: $9,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,520

BMW 1-Series 135is   
Difference: $9,591

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelCLA1-Series
TrimCLA45 AMG135is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $47,450 $43,250
Base Invoice $44,129 $39,970
Premium 1 Package 2,300  
Multimedia Package 2,370  
Interior Package 1,500  
AMG Performance Seats 2,250  
Sunroof, large 1,480  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 380
Rear spoiler 300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Premium Package   2,400
Technology Package   2,350
6-speed manual   0
Heated front seats   500
Premium 1 Package 2,139  
Multimedia Package 2,204  
Interior Package 1,395  
AMG Performance Seats 2,093  
Sunroof, large 1,376  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 345
Rear spoiler 279  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 500
Premium Package   2,185
Technology Package   2,140
6-speed manual   0
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 11,890 6,180
Options (change) 11,057 5,625
Destination 925 925
Total Price $60,265 $50,355
Total Invoice $56,111 $46,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135is
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,228
Model Year20142013
ModelCLA1-Series
TrimCLA45 AMG135is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine355hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$60,265$50,355
Adjustments for Features-5,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,505$50,355
Total Invoice$56,111$46,520
Adjustments for Features-5,3630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,748$46,520

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20142013
ModelCLA1-Series
TrimCLA45 AMG135is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,625$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3630

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20142013
ModelCLA1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in104.7 in
Length182.3 in172.2 in
Width70.0 in68.8 in
Height56.6 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft310.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 1-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

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 sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested145570%
Total Not Requested62530%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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