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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: $47,700

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $8,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,426

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $7,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620132013
ModelCLACLA3-Series3-Series
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,050 $49,500 $36,850 $43,150
Base Invoice $29,807 $46,035 $34,080 $39,880
Interior Package 1,650 1,650    
Premium Package 2,400 2,400 3,100 2,200
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480    
Parktronic Package 970 970    
Power passenger seat 400      
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500 1,900 1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550
Wood trim 325 325    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 100      
Xenon HID headlights 850      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850   1,000 1,000
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
Interior Package 1,535 1,535    
Premium Package 2,232 2,232 2,820 2,000
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306    
Parktronic Package 902 902    
Power passenger seat 372      
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325 1,730 1,730
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 500 500
Wood trim 302 302    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 93      
Xenon HID headlights 791      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791   910 910
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) 14,725 14,775 18,475 15,875
Options (change) 13,694 13,740 16,835 14,465
Destination 925 925 925 925
Total Price $47,700 $65,200 $56,250 $59,950
Total Invoice $44,426 $60,700 $51,840 $55,270

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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: $9,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,611
Model Year2016201620132013
ModelCLACLA3-Series3-Series
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionS7S7M6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$47,700$65,200$56,250$59,950
Adjustments for Features-1,285-3,6100-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,415$61,590$56,250$58,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,175$0$2,550
Total Invoice$44,426$60,700$51,840$55,270
Adjustments for Features-1,197-3,3610-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,229$57,339$51,840$54,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,110$0$2,370

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

Model Year2016201620132013
ModelCLACLA3-Series3-Series
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$5,625$7,950$4,140$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,285$3,610$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,197-3,3610-1,060

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

Model Year20162013
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.3,361 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 sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
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 Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94074%
Total Not Requested32526%
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 sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
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 Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94074%
Total Not Requested32526%
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

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

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