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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: $42,650

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $22,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,730

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $20,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelCLACLA3-Series
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,050 $49,500 $53,800
Base Invoice $29,807 $46,035 $49,675
Interior Package 1,650 1,650  
Premium Package 2,400 2,400 1,900
Garmin Map Pilot 600 600  
Power passenger seat 400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550
Wood trim 325 325 0
Sport suspension (upgrade) 100    
Xenon HID headlights 850    
Rear spoiler 300 300 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850    
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
AMG Performance Seats   2,250  
Technology Package     3,250
Sunroof     1,050
HD radio     350
iPod integration     400
Heated front seats     500
Folding second row seats     475
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Interior Package 1,535 1,535  
Premium Package 2,232 2,232 1,730
Garmin Map Pilot 558 558  
Power passenger seat 372    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 500
Wood trim 302 302 0
Sport suspension (upgrade) 93    
Xenon HID headlights 791    
Rear spoiler 279 279 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791    
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
AMG Performance Seats   2,093  
Technology Package     2,960
Sunroof     955
HD radio     315
iPod integration     365
Heated front seats     455
Folding second row seats     430
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 9,675 9,725 9,070
Options (change) 8,998 9,044 8,250
Destination 925 925 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $42,650 $60,150 $64,995
Total Invoice $39,730 $56,004 $60,050

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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: $24,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,202
Model Year201620162008
ModelCLACLA3-Series
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4414hp V8
TransmissionS7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$42,650$60,150$64,995
Adjustments for Features-2,020-4,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,630$55,805$64,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,175$0
Total Invoice$39,730$56,004$60,050
Adjustments for Features-1,882-4,0460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,848$51,958$60,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,110$0

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

Model Year201620162008
ModelCLACLA3-Series
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,075$8,400$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,020$4,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,882-4,0460

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

Model Year20162008
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.3,341 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

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
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
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%

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
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%

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