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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: $45,365

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $6,079

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018202120212021
ModelCLACLA3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45330i330eM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $50,400 $41,250 $44,550 $54,700
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300      
Premium Package 1,800 1,800      
Convenience Package 400 400      
Parktronic Package 970 970      
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,500      
Interior Package 1,650        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550 550
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     500 500 500
Convenience Tier     1,750 1,750  
Premium Tier     2,900 2,900 2,900
Luxury Design     0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750
Apple CarPlay support     300 300 300
Blind spot warning system     500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139      
Premium Package 1,674 1,674      
Convenience Package 372 372      
Parktronic Package 902 902      
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,395      
Interior Package 1,535        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 505 505 505
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     460 460 460
Convenience Tier     1,610 1,610  
Premium Tier     2,670 2,670 2,670
Luxury Design     0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     690 690 690
Apple CarPlay support     275 275 275
Blind spot warning system     460 460 460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105 1,105
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335
Options (change) 11,670 13,070 9,900 9,900 8,150
Options (change) 10,853 12,155 9,110 9,110 7,500
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $45,365 $64,465 $52,145 $51,444 $63,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,999
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,128
Model Year20182018202120212021
ModelCLACLA3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45330i330eM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H
TransmissionS7S7T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$45,365$64,465$52,145$51,444$63,845
Adjustments for Features-45-3,1700-125-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,320$61,295$52,145$51,319$63,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,975$826$0$12,276

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

Model Year20182018202120212021
ModelCLACLA3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45330i330eM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote climate control$25$25   
Remote start via app$75$75   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$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$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0 
8 kWh battery pack   $0 
Dual-mode exhaust $250   
Regenerative braking  $0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Body kit $0   
Front splitter spoiler $200   
Rear spoiler $200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support$100$100   
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100   
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Color seat belts $0   
Interior trim, special color $0   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Metal pedals $75   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Wood trim  $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 
Total Value of Features$5,750$8,875$5,705$5,830$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$45$3,170$0$125$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-42-2,9520-15-33

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

Model Year20182021
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
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested99087%
Total Not Requested15013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
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 warning200Yes
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
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested99087%
Total Not Requested15013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
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 warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
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
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
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

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
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
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

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%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
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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