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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: $43,820

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $170

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,270

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520062006
ModelCLACLA3-Series3-Series
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,500 $48,500 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $29,295 $45,105 $28,300 $33,485
Premium Package 2,300 2,300 2,900 2,200
Interior Package 1,650 1,650    
Becker Map Pilot 600 600    
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 475 475
Wood trim 325 325    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 350 350
Xenon HID headlights 850      
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480    
AMG Performance Seats   2,250    
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights     800  
Sport Package     1,600 1,600
Adaptive cruise control     2,200 2,200
Satellite radio     595 595
Proximity key     500 500
Folding second row seats     475 475
Heated front seats     500 500
Premium Package 2,139 2,139 2,640 2,000
Interior Package 1,535 1,535    
Becker Map Pilot 558 558    
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 430 430
Wood trim 302 302    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 320 320
Xenon HID headlights 791      
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376    
AMG Performance Seats   2,093    
Navigation system     1,820 1,820
Steering-linked headlights     730  
Sport Package     1,455 1,455
Adaptive cruise control     2,000 2,000
Satellite radio     540 540
Proximity key     455 455
Folding second row seats     430 430
Heated front seats     455 455
Options (change) 11,395 12,795 12,395 10,895
Options (change) 10,597 11,899 11,275 9,905
Destination 925 925 695 695
Total Price $43,820 $62,220 $43,990 $48,190
Total Invoice $40,817 $57,929 $40,270 $44,085

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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: $4,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,244
Model Year2015201520062006
ModelCLACLA3-Series3-Series
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4355hp I4215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionS7S7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,820$62,220$43,990$48,190
Adjustments for Features-4,070-6,7200-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,750$55,500$43,990$47,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,750$0$3,950
Total Invoice$40,817$57,929$40,270$44,085
Adjustments for Features-3,791-6,2570-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,026$51,672$40,270$43,856
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,646$0$3,586

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

Model Year2015201520062006
ModelCLACLA3-Series3-Series
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMG325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Remote app$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75  
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  
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  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,225$9,875$3,155$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,070$6,720$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,791-6,2570-229

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

Model Year20152006
ModelCLA3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in108.7 in
Length182.3 in178.2 in
Width70.0 in71.5 in
Height56.6 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,286 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.0 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
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
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%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
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%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested272596%
Total Not Requested1254%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested182594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/40WR18 tires400No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65052%
Total Not Requested60048%

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