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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: $44,370

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $21,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,328

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $19,707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelCLACLA3-Series
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $50,400 $54,850
Base Invoice $30,411 $46,872 $50,640
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300  
Premium Package 1,800 1,800 2,000
Convenience Package 400 400  
Interior Package 1,650    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850    
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850 850  
Rear spoiler 300   0
Wood trim 325 325 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 475
AMG Performance Seats   2,250  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650  
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
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139  
Premium Package 1,674 1,674 1,820
Convenience Package 372 372  
Interior Package 1,535    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791    
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791 791  
Rear spoiler 273   0
Wood trim 302 302 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 430
AMG Performance Seats   2,093  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535  
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) 10,675 11,775 9,095
Options (change) 9,922 10,951 8,270
Destination 995 995 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $44,370 $63,170 $66,070
Total Invoice $41,328 $58,818 $61,035

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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: $24,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,529
Model Year201820182009
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)?, 8?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$44,370$63,170$66,070
Adjustments for Features-3,030-5,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,340$57,315$66,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,975$0
Total Invoice$41,328$58,818$61,035
Adjustments for Features-2,822-5,4520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,506$53,366$61,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,860$0

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

Model Year201820182009
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$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 
Rearview camera$200$200 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Color seat belts $0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,125$9,950$4,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,030$5,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,822-5,4520

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

Model Year20182009
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
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 support100No
Android Auto support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
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%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1690100%
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
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%

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