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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,515

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $7,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,533

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $7,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142017201720172017
ModelCLACLA3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,900 $47,450 $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900
Base Invoice $27,807 $44,129 $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225
Premium 1 Package 2,300 2,300        
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500 950 950 950 950
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970        
Multimedia Package 2,370 2,370        
Interior Package 1,500 1,500        
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480        
Xenon HID headlights 850          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 700 700 700 700
AMG Performance Seats   2,250        
Black exterior trim (optional)   750        
Navigation system     1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Premium Package     2,450 2,450 2,450  
Driver Assistance Plus     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Semi-automated parking system     500 500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
M Sport Package           0
Premium 1 Package 2,139 2,139        
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325 875 875 875 875
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902        
Multimedia Package 2,204 2,204        
Interior Package 1,395 1,395        
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376        
Xenon HID headlights 791          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 645 645 645 645
AMG Performance Seats   2,093        
Black exterior trim (optional)   698        
Navigation system     1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775
Premium Package     2,255 2,255 2,255  
Driver Assistance Plus     1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Heated front seats     460 460 460 460
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
Semi-automated parking system     460 460 460 460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
M Sport Package           0
Options (change) 12,690 14,840 11,400 11,400 11,400 8,950
Options (change) 11,801 13,801 10,475 10,475 10,475 8,220
Destination 925 925 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $43,515 $63,215 $52,645 $51,145 $52,494 $57,845
Total Invoice $40,533 $58,855 $49,585 $48,190 $49,164 $54,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,347
Model Year201420142017201720172017
ModelCLACLA3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4355hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6
TransmissionS7S7T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$43,515$63,215$52,645$51,145$52,494$57,845
Adjustments for Features0-2,825-1,490-1,390-1,515-115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,515$60,390$51,155$49,755$50,979$57,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,875$1,400$0$1,224$7,975
Total Invoice$40,533$58,855$49,585$48,190$49,164$54,440
Adjustments for Features0-2,630-1,403-1,310-1,419-108
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,533$56,225$48,182$46,880$47,745$54,332
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,692$1,302$0$865$7,452

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201420142017201720172017
ModelCLACLA3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0     
AWD $1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100    
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger    $0 
8 kWh battery pack    $0 
Dual-mode exhaust $250    
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0$0
Body kit $0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Front splitter spoiler $200    
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound$250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100    
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Fog lights  $125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150    
Metal pedals $75    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100    
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300    
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$5,325$8,150$6,815$6,715$6,840$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,825$1,490$1,390$1,515$115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,630-1,403-1,310-1,419-108

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142017
ModelCLA3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length182.3 in182.5 in
Width70.0 in71.3 in
Height56.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109098%
Total Not Requested252%
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%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109098%
Total Not Requested252%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120043%
Total Not Requested160057%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120043%
Total Not Requested160057%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120043%
Total Not Requested160057%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

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