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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,425

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $6,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620212021
ModelCLACLA4-Series4-Series
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45430iM440i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,050 $49,500 $45,600 $58,500
Premium Package 2,400 2,400 2,300 2,000
Parktronic Package 970 970    
Interior Package 1,650 1,650    
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480    
Power passenger seat 400      
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500    
Xenon HID headlights 850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480    
AMG Performance Seats   2,250    
Active Driving Assistant     500 500
Apple CarPlay support     300 300
Blind spot warning system     500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Leather seating surfaces     1,450  
Luxury Package       1,450
Individual Extended Merino Leather       4,000
Premium Package 2,232 2,232 2,115 1,840
Parktronic Package 902 902    
Interior Package 1,535 1,535    
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306    
Power passenger seat 372      
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325    
Xenon HID headlights 791      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 505 505
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376    
AMG Performance Seats   2,093    
Active Driving Assistant     460 460
Apple CarPlay support     375 375
Blind spot warning system     460 460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105
Leather seating surfaces     1,335  
Luxury Package       1,335
Individual Extended Merino Leather       3,680
Options (change) 13,450 14,450 6,800 10,500
Options (change) 12,508 13,438 6,355 9,760
Destination 925 925 995 995
Total Price $46,425 $64,875 $53,395 $69,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 4-Series 430i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,857
Model Year2016201620212021
ModelCLACLA4-Series4-Series
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45430iM440i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine208hp I4375hp I4255hp I4382hp I6 H
TransmissionS7S7T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$46,425$64,875$53,395$69,995
Adjustments for Features-35-2,9600-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,390$61,915$53,395$67,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,525$0$13,625

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2016201620212021
ModelCLACLA4-Series4-Series
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45430iM440i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700 $1700
RWD  $0 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Pedestrian detection  $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
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row low console  $100$100
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 $25
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Interior trim, special color   $0
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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim  $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$5,775$8,700$5,740$8,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$35$2,960$0$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-33-2,7560-457

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20162021
ModelCLA4-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length182.3 in187.9 in
Width70.0 in72.9 in
Height56.6 in54.6 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in35.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

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 key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1215100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested119094%
Total Not Requested756%
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

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 key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested121592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested119094%
Total Not Requested756%
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 4-Series 430i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 Requested141588%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M440i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Individual Extended Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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