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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $42,740 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250 | |||||
| Difference: $14,010 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,813 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250 | |||||
| Difference: $12,502 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | CLA | CLA | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | CLA250 | CLA45 AMG | 525i | 530i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,900 | $47,450 | $43,500 | $47,500 | $58,500 |
| Base Invoice | $27,807 | $44,129 | $40,200 | $43,880 | $54,000 |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,300 | 2,300 | |||
| Interior Package | 1,500 | 1,500 | |||
| Becker Map Pilot | 600 | 600 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 700 | 700 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |||
| Wood trim | 325 | 325 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 420 | 420 | 385 | 385 | 385 |
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 850 | 800 | 800 | ||
| Sunroof, large | 1,480 | 1,480 | |||
| AMG Performance Seats | 2,250 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | ||
| Sport Package | 2,500 | 2,800 | 2,800 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,000 | 1,800 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | ||
| Satellite radio | 595 | 595 | 595 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| HD radio | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,139 | 2,139 | |||
| Interior Package | 1,395 | 1,395 | |||
| Becker Map Pilot | 558 | 558 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 635 | 635 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | |||
| Wood trim | 302 | 302 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 391 | 391 | 350 | 350 | 350 |
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 791 | 730 | 730 | ||
| Sunroof, large | 1,376 | 1,376 | |||
| AMG Performance Seats | 2,093 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | ||
| Sport Package | 2,275 | 2,550 | 2,550 | ||
| Premium Package | 1,820 | 1,640 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Satellite radio | 540 | 540 | 540 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| HD radio | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | ||
| Options (change) | 11,915 | 13,315 | 12,555 | 11,855 | 10,155 |
| Options (change) | 11,081 | 12,383 | 11,420 | 10,785 | 9,240 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 695 | 695 | 695 |
| Total Price | $42,740 | $61,690 | $56,750 | $60,050 | $69,350 |
| Total Invoice | $39,813 | $57,437 | $52,315 | $55,360 | $63,935 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,685 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,994 | |||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | CLA | CLA | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | CLA250 | CLA45 AMG | 525i | 530i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 208hp I4 | 355hp I4 | 215hp I6 | 255hp I6 | 360hp V8 |
| Transmission | S7 | S7 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 200, 10 | 200, 10 | 200, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 245/45-17 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $42,740 | $61,690 | $56,750 | $60,050 | $69,350 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,675 | -5,325 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,065 | $56,365 | $56,750 | $60,050 | $69,350 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $16,300 | $0 | $3,300 | $12,600 |
| Total Invoice | $39,813 | $57,437 | $52,315 | $55,360 | $63,935 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,492 | -4,958 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,321 | $52,479 | $52,315 | $55,360 | $63,935 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $15,158 | $0 | $3,045 | $11,620 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | CLA | CLA | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | CLA250 | CLA45 AMG | 525i | 530i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $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 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $7,100 | $9,750 | $4,425 | $4,425 | $4,425 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,675 | $5,325 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,492 | -4,958 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2014 | 2007 |
| Model | CLA | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 191.1 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 72.7 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 57.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,263 lb. | 3,429 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.2 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.2 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 35.6 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.2 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 27.1 in | 36.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 40% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 915 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 30% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 40% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 915 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 30% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| AMG Performance Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 100% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 45% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/45WR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Tires, run-flat | 150 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Active stabilizer bars | 500 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Front seat active head restraints | 0 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 53% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1525 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 13% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 45% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Tires, run-flat | 150 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Active stabilizer bars | 500 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Front seat active head restraints | 0 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 56% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 16% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 45% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Tires, run-flat | 150 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Active stabilizer bars | 500 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Front seat active head restraints | 0 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 60% |
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