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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: $45,970

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $5,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,817

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $5,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172019
ModelCLACLA3-Series
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,400 $49,950 $40,250
Base Invoice $30,132 $46,454 $38,115
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300  
Premium Package 2,350 2,350  
Convenience Package 500 500  
Parktronic Package 970 970  
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,500  
Interior Package 1,650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550
Wood trim 325 325  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850    
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
AMG Performance Seats   2,250  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650  
Driving Assistance Package     500
Convenience Tier     1,750
Premium Tier     2,900
Luxury Design     0
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Apple CarPlay support     300
Blind spot warning system     500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139  
Premium Package 2,186 2,186  
Convenience Package 465 465  
Parktronic Package 902 902  
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,395  
Interior Package 1,535    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 505
Wood trim 302 302  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791    
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
AMG Performance Seats   2,093  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535  
Driving Assistance Package     460
Convenience Tier     1,610
Premium Tier     2,670
Luxury Design     0
Obstacle detection, rear     690
Apple CarPlay support     275
Blind spot warning system     460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105
Leather seating surfaces     1,335
Options (change) 12,645 14,045 9,900
Options (change) 11,760 13,062 9,110
Destination 925 925 995
Total Price $45,970 $64,920 $51,145
Total Invoice $42,817 $60,441 $48,220

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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: $5,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,957
Model Year201720172019
ModelCLACLA3-Series
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4255hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$45,970$64,920$51,145
Adjustments for Features-595-3,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,375$61,300$51,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,925$0
Total Invoice$42,817$60,441$48,220
Adjustments for Features-554-3,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,263$57,071$48,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,808$0

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

Model Year201720172019
ModelCLACLA3-Series
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
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
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
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
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support$100$100 
Handwriting recognition  $200
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
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 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts $0 
Interior trim, special color $0 
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 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,000$9,025$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$595$3,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-554-3,3700

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

Model Year20172019
ModelCLA3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length182.3 in185.7 in
Width70.0 in71.9 in
Height56.6 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested99087%
Total Not Requested15013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested99087%
Total Not Requested15013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 liftgate100Yes
Total Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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