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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: $46,425

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $4,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,240

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $3,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelCLACLA3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45328i328d330e340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,050 $49,500 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800
Base Invoice $29,807 $46,035 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815
Interior Package 1,650 1,650        
Premium Package 2,400 2,400 2,450 2,450 2,450  
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480        
Parktronic Package 970 970        
Power passenger seat 400          
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500 950 950 950 950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550 550 550
Xenon HID headlights 850          
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480        
AMG Performance Seats   2,250        
Black exterior trim (optional)   750        
Navigation system     1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
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
Interior Package 1,535 1,535        
Premium Package 2,232 2,232 2,230 2,230 2,230  
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306        
Parktronic Package 902 902        
Power passenger seat 372          
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325 865 865 865 865
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 500 500 500 500
Xenon HID headlights 791          
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376        
AMG Performance Seats   2,093        
Black exterior trim (optional)   698        
Navigation system     1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775
Driver Assistance Plus     1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320
Semi-automated parking system     455 455 455 455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Options (change) 13,450 15,200 11,250 11,250 11,250 8,800
Options (change) 12,508 14,136 10,235 10,235 10,235 8,005
Destination 925 925 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $46,425 $65,625 $50,595 $52,095 $51,944 $55,595
Total Invoice $43,240 $61,096 $47,190 $48,570 $48,114 $51,815

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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: $3,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,073
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelCLACLA3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45328i328d330e340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp 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$46,425$65,625$50,595$52,095$51,944$55,595
Adjustments for Features-210-3,135-1,150-1,250-1,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,215$62,490$49,445$50,845$50,669$55,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,275$0$1,400$1,224$6,150
Total Invoice$43,240$61,096$47,190$48,570$48,114$51,815
Adjustments for Features-196-2,919-1,073-1,165-1,1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,044$58,177$46,117$47,405$46,933$51,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,133$0$1,288$816$5,698

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

Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelCLACLA3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45328i328d330e340i
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
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    
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     
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
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 
3.6 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    
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer $100    
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150    
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Performance steering system (optional) $0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Transmission 
Launch control $100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,225$8,150$6,165$6,265$6,290$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$210$3,135$1,150$1,250$1,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-196-2,919-1,073-1,165-1,1810

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

Model Year20162016
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.3,431 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

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91575%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109086%
Total Not Requested17514%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109086%
Total Not Requested17514%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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 support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
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 key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145052%
Total Not Requested135048%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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 support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
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 key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145052%
Total Not Requested135048%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

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 support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
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 key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145052%
Total Not Requested135048%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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 support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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