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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.
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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $45,700 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250 | ||||
| Difference: $9,550 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $42,565 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250 | ||||
| Difference: $8,365 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2013 | 2013 |
| 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 | $36,850 | $43,150 |
| Base Invoice | $29,295 | $45,105 | $34,080 | $39,880 |
| Premium Package | 2,300 | 2,300 | 3,100 | 2,200 |
| Interior Package | 1,650 | 1,650 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,480 | 2,480 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | 1,900 | 1,900 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 550 | 550 |
| Wood trim | 325 | 325 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 850 | |||
| Sunroof, large | 1,480 | 1,480 | ||
| AMG Performance Seats | 2,250 | |||
| Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers | 875 | 875 | ||
| Sport Line | 2,750 | 1,950 | ||
| Driver Assistance Plus | 700 | 700 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | 500 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | 500 | ||
| Rearview camera | 400 | 400 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | ||
| App support | 250 | 250 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,139 | 2,139 | 2,820 | 2,000 |
| Interior Package | 1,535 | 1,535 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,306 | 2,306 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | 1,730 | 1,730 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 500 | 500 |
| Wood trim | 302 | 302 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 791 | |||
| Sunroof, large | 1,376 | 1,376 | ||
| AMG Performance Seats | 2,093 | |||
| Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers | 795 | 795 | ||
| Sport Line | 2,505 | 1,775 | ||
| Driver Assistance Plus | 635 | 635 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | 2,185 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | 475 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | 455 | 455 | ||
| Rearview camera | 365 | 365 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | ||
| App support | 230 | 230 | ||
| Options (change) | 13,275 | 14,675 | 17,475 | 14,875 |
| Options (change) | 12,345 | 13,647 | 15,925 | 13,555 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $45,700 | $64,100 | $55,250 | $58,950 |
| Total Invoice | $42,565 | $59,677 | $50,930 | $54,360 |
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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: $10,585 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,329 | ||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2013 | 2013 |
| 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 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | S7 | S7 | M6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $45,700 | $64,100 | $55,250 | $58,950 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,035 | -3,760 | 0 | -1,150 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,665 | $60,340 | $55,250 | $57,800 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $15,675 | $0 | $2,550 |
| Total Invoice | $42,565 | $59,677 | $50,930 | $54,360 |
| Adjustments for Features | -964 | -3,501 | 0 | -1,060 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,601 | $56,176 | $50,930 | $53,300 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $14,575 | $0 | $2,370 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2013 | 2013 |
| 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 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,075 | $7,800 | $3,840 | $4,990 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,035 | $3,760 | $0 | $1,150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -964 | -3,501 | 0 | -1,060 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2015 | 2013 |
| Model | CLA | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,263 lb. | 3,361 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.2 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.2 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 35.6 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.2 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 27.1 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
| 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 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 32% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1015 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 23% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 16% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG
| 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 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 32% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1015 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 23% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 16% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 29% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 71% |
| 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% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| App support | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2100 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 14% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 35% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 500 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 52% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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 |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1015 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 29% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 71% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| App support | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 23% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 35% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 500 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 52% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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 |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1015 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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