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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $42,745 BMW 1-Series 128i | ||||
| Difference: $935 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,475 BMW 1-Series 128i | ||||
| Difference: $1,212 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | CLA | CLA | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | CLA250 | AMG CLA45 | 128i | 135i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $32,050 | $49,500 | $31,200 | $39,300 |
| Base Invoice | $29,807 | $46,035 | $28,885 | $36,335 |
| Interior Package | 1,650 | 1,650 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,400 | 2,400 | 3,400 | 1,750 |
| Multimedia Package | 2,480 | 2,480 | ||
| Power passenger seat | 400 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 550 | 550 |
| Wood trim | 325 | 325 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 850 | 900 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 100 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | ||
| Sunroof, large | 1,480 | 1,480 | ||
| AMG Performance Seats | 2,250 | |||
| BMW Assist | 650 | 650 | ||
| Sport Package | 1,300 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||
| App support | 250 | 250 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | ||
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | ||
| M Sport Package | 1,300 | |||
| Interior Package | 1,535 | 1,535 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,232 | 2,232 | 3,095 | 1,595 |
| Multimedia Package | 2,306 | 2,306 | ||
| Power passenger seat | 372 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 500 | 500 |
| Wood trim | 302 | 302 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 791 | 820 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 93 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | ||
| Sunroof, large | 1,376 | 1,376 | ||
| AMG Performance Seats | 2,093 | |||
| BMW Assist | 590 | 590 | ||
| Sport Package | 1,185 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 90 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | ||
| App support | 230 | 230 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | ||
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | ||
| M Sport Package | 1,185 | |||
| Options (change) | 10,705 | 11,605 | 10,650 | 8,000 |
| Options (change) | 9,955 | 10,792 | 9,695 | 7,285 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $43,680 | $62,030 | $42,745 | $48,195 |
| Total Invoice | $40,687 | $57,752 | $39,475 | $44,515 |
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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: $2,350 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,848 | ||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | CLA | CLA | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | CLA250 | AMG CLA45 | 128i | 135i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 208hp I4 | 375hp I4 | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | S7 | S7 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 205/50-17 | 215/40-18 |
| Total Price | $43,680 | $62,030 | $42,745 | $48,195 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,285 | -6,110 | 0 | -50 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,395 | $55,920 | $42,745 | $48,145 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $15,525 | $0 | $5,400 |
| Total Invoice | $40,687 | $57,752 | $39,475 | $44,515 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,060 | -5,689 | 0 | -46 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,627 | $52,063 | $39,475 | $44,469 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $14,436 | $0 | $4,994 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 1-Series
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | CLA | CLA | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | CLA250 | AMG CLA45 | 128i | 135i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | 2dr 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,375 | $9,200 | $3,090 | $3,140 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,285 | $6,110 | $0 | $50 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,060 | -5,689 | 0 | -46 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 1-Series
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | CLA | 1-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.7 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 172.2 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 68.8 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 56.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,263 lb. | 3,209 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.2 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.2 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 35.6 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.2 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 27.1 in | 32.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 915 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 975 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 38% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 42% |
| Power passenger seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 21% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 915 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 30% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 975 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 38% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 42% |
| AMG Performance Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 375 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3855 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 3% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/45VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| 205/50VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 48% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 375 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| M Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1455 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 8% |
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