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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: $41,525

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $1,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,340

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $2,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520102010
ModelCLACLA1-Series1-Series
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,500 $48,500 $29,150 $36,050
Base Invoice $29,295 $45,105 $27,000 $33,345
Premium Package 2,300 2,300 4,100 3,400
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480    
Interior Package 1,650 1,650    
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480    
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Xenon HID headlights 850   900  
Wood trim 325 325    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550
AMG Performance Seats   2,250    
Sport Package     1,300 1,100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     100 120
Navigation system     2,100 2,100
HD radio     350 350
iPod integration     400 400
Heated front seats     500 500
Proximity key     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Premium Package 2,139 2,139 3,730 3,095
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306    
Interior Package 1,535 1,535    
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376    
Rear spoiler 279 279    
Xenon HID headlights 791   820  
Wood trim 302 302    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 320 320
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 500 500
AMG Performance Seats   2,093    
Sport Package     1,185 1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     90 110
Navigation system     1,910 1,910
HD radio     315 315
iPod integration     365 365
Heated front seats     455 455
Proximity key     455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 11,075 12,475 11,500 9,720
Options (change) 10,299 11,601 10,465 8,845
Destination 925 925 875 875
Total Price $43,500 $61,900 $41,525 $46,645
Total Invoice $40,519 $57,631 $38,340 $43,065

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,323
Model Year2015201520102010
ModelCLACLA1-Series1-Series
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine208hp I4355hp I4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionS7S7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$43,500$61,900$41,525$46,645
Adjustments for Features-3,760-6,4850-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,740$55,415$41,525$46,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,675$0$4,970
Total Invoice$40,519$57,631$38,340$43,065
Adjustments for Features-3,502-6,0380-138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,017$51,593$38,340$42,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,576$0$4,587

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

Model Year2015201520102010
ModelCLACLA1-Series1-Series
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
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
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $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$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$6,750$9,475$2,990$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,760$6,485$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,502-6,0380-138

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

Model Year20152010
ModelCLA1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in104.7 in
Length182.3 in171.7 in
Width70.0 in68.8 in
Height56.6 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,253 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Premium 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
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested101577%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Premium 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
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
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%
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested101577%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested415597%
Total Not Requested1253%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested295596%
Total Not Requested1254%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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