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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: $45,415

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $30,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192015
ModelCLACLA3-Series
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,100 $53,100 $62,000
Interior Package 1,650    
Premium Package 1,800 1,800  
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300  
Parktronic Package 970 970  
Convenience Package 400 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850 850 1,000
Rear spoiler 300    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850    
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650  
AMG Performance Seats   2,250  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   300  
Executive Package     4,300
Driver Assistance Plus     1,900
Sunroof     0
Semi-automated parking system     500
Wood trim     0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     2,650
LED headlights     1,900
Interior Package 1,535    
Premium Package 1,674 1,674  
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139  
Parktronic Package 902 902  
Convenience Package 372 372  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791 791 910
Rear spoiler 273    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791    
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535  
AMG Performance Seats   2,093  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   279  
Executive Package     3,915
Driver Assistance Plus     1,730
Sunroof     0
Semi-automated parking system     455
Wood trim     0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     2,410
LED headlights     1,730
Options (change) 11,320 12,720 12,800
Options (change) 10,522 11,830 11,650
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $45,415 $66,815 $75,795

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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: $28,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,662
Model Year201920192015
ModelCLACLA3-Series
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4425hp I6
TransmissionS7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$45,415$66,815$75,795
Adjustments for Features0-2,925-2,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,415$63,890$73,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,475$0

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

Model Year201920192015
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
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
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
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 
Wide-view front camera  $150
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0
Body kit $0 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Handwriting recognition  $200
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
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 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers  $50
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
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Color seat belts $0 
Heated second row seats  $200
Interior trim, special color $0 
Leather door panel trim  $250
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,550$8,475$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,925$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-561-2,186

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

Model Year20192015
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.3,411 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
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

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 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 panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested45036%
Total Not Requested80064%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

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