| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 3-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 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $43,820 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250 | ||||
| Difference: $3,875 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,817 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250 | ||||
| Difference: $2,933 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | CLA | CLA | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | CLA250 | CLA45 AMG | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,500 | $48,500 | $32,700 | $39,300 |
| Base Invoice | $29,295 | $45,105 | $30,085 | $36,155 |
| Interior Package | 1,650 | 1,650 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,300 | 2,300 | 3,350 | 2,650 |
| Becker Map Pilot | 600 | 600 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 550 | 550 |
| 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 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | 800 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,100 | 2,100 | ||
| Sport Package | 1,700 | 1,800 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | 100 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | 595 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | ||
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | ||
| HD radio | 350 | 350 | ||
| Interior Package | 1,535 | 1,535 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,139 | 2,139 | 3,050 | 2,410 |
| Becker Map Pilot | 558 | 558 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 500 | 500 |
| 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 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | 730 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,910 | 1,910 | ||
| Sport Package | 1,545 | 1,640 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 90 | 90 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | 540 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,135 | 2,135 | ||
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | ||
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | ||
| HD radio | 315 | 315 | ||
| Options (change) | 11,395 | 12,795 | 14,170 | 12,770 |
| Options (change) | 10,597 | 11,899 | 12,840 | 11,565 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $43,820 | $62,220 | $47,695 | $52,895 |
| Total Invoice | $40,817 | $57,929 | $43,750 | $48,545 |
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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: $7,445 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,258 | ||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | CLA | CLA | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | CLA250 | CLA45 AMG | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 208hp I4 | 355hp 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 | ?, 10 | 300, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $43,820 | $62,220 | $47,695 | $52,895 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,570 | -6,295 | 0 | -250 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,250 | $55,925 | $47,695 | $52,645 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $15,675 | $0 | $4,950 |
| Total Invoice | $40,817 | $57,929 | $43,750 | $48,545 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,325 | -5,861 | 0 | -229 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,492 | $52,068 | $43,750 | $48,316 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $14,576 | $0 | $4,566 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | CLA | CLA | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | CLA250 | CLA45 AMG | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | ||
| 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 | ||
| USB port | $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 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | $7,325 | $10,050 | $3,755 | $4,005 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,570 | $6,295 | $0 | $250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,325 | -5,861 | 0 | -229 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2015 | 2008 |
| Model | CLA | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 178.2 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 55.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,263 lb. | 3,341 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.2 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.2 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 35.6 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.2 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 27.1 in | 34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
| 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? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 18% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG
| 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? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 18% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 100% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 45% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | 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 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2725 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 4% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/45VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/40VR17 tires | 200 | 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 |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 48% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 45% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | 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 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1825 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 6% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/35WR18 tires | 200 | 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 |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 48% |
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